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Three Surrender, Face Felony Assault Charges in Santana Row Attack

Prosecutors declined hate‑crime allegations for now, keeping the investigation open.

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Three suspects accused of attacking two men outside Augustine restaurant in San Jose's Santana Row turned themselves in to the San Jose Police Department on Monday, authorities said. 
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Overview

  • The Santa Clara County District Attorney identified the suspects as Bruneil Henry Chamaki, 32, Roma Akoyans, 20, and Ramon Akoyans, 18, who turned themselves in after arrest warrants were issued.
  • Each defendant was charged with felony assault, and Chamaki also faces a misdemeanor battery count, with arraignment set for May 12 in San Jose.
  • Bystander video and surveillance footage from the restaurant and a parking garage were used to identify the suspects, including images of the men entering a Tesla registered to Chamaki.
  • The March 8 incident outside Augustine at Santana Row involved two men who said they were speaking Hebrew; victims and witnesses reported an antisemitic slur and a shout referencing Iran, and first responders treated the victims for cuts and head pain.
  • San Jose police are investigating the case as a possible hate crime, and local leaders including the mayor and governor condemned the attack as prosecutors continue reviewing evidence.