San Jose police shoot naked man after car chase

San Jose police officers shot a naked man after he allegedly chased people and later led police on a 4-mile-long pursuit through the city during which he was in multiple crashes, authorities said.

The man, who was not identified, was listed in critical condition at a hospital.

The incident began at around 1:30 p.m. Friday when authorities received a call about a “naked man acting erratically chasing an adult and child,” according a statement released by Sgt. Enrique Garcia, a spokesman for the San Jose Police Department. When police arrived, the man got into a truck, backed out and struck both a parked car and a police vehicle before leading officers on a chase for around 4 miles, during which he was in multiple car crashes, he said.

Later, the truck went into the driveway of a shopping center.

“The suspect vehicle came to a stop, and multiple officers gave the suspect commands in an attempt to take him into custody,” he said. “The suspect did not comply with commands and aimed what appeared to be a weapon at the officers.”

The man “revved the engine” and appeared to attempt to move the truck, he added. Three officers fired and hit the man at least once.

The Santa Clara County district attorney’s office and the San Jose Police Department are investigating. The officers were wearing body cameras, he said, and the footage will be used for the investigation.

All three officers will be placed on routine paid administrative leave.