Richard Huy Nguyen, 26, was shot and killed in San Jose’s East Foothills on January 15, 2020. Officers responded about 10:19 p.m. to the intersection of Clayton Road and Squeri Drive and found Nguyen with at least one gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene and later identified by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner‑Coroner’s Office.

San Jose Police opened an investigation into the circumstances and motive for the killing. Nguyen’s death was recorded as the city’s second homicide of 2020, following 34 homicides in the prior year. Authorities later identified and arrested a suspect, 28‑year‑old Richard Alexis Torres of San Jose, on suspicion of murder; the investigation remained active as police sought more information and evidence.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about Nguyen’s activities that night, please share what you know with investigators.