(KRON) A San Jose police officer was shot to death Tuesday after responding to a call about a man threatening to commit suicide.
The San Jose Police Department said responding officers were met with gunfire and that a veteran officer was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. The officer was not identified.
Officers closed off several streets in East San Jose as they searched for the shooter.
Authorities said all San Jose police resources were being used, and outside help had been requested.
Dozens of officers swarmed the area of Senter and Umbarger roads to find the gunman, and nearby homes were evacuated. Officers and equipment, including armored vehicles and a helicopter, were summoned from neighboring police agencies, including the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale police, and the California Highway Patrol, the San Jose Mercury News reported.
Condolences from police departments throughout California began pouring in on Twitter late Tuesday.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of San Jose PD at the traffic loss of a fellow peace officer,” the Sonoma Sheriff’s Department said in a tweet.
Tweets from San Jose Police and other agencies
Veteran San Jose Police Officer shot and killed responding to a call for service.
Our hearts and sympathy go out to @SanJosePD at this time.
“@SanJosePD: Veteran San Jose Police Officer shot and killed responding to a call for service.” Our prayers are with the family and SJPD
“@SanJosePD: Veteran San Jose Police Officer shot and killed responding to a call for service.” Our condolences!
Our heartfelt condolences to the fallen officer’s family, @SanJosePD, & the San Jose community. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you @SanJosePD. @SFPD offers you our full support.
Our hearts ache at the news coming out of San Jose. Our thoughts and prayers are with @SanJosePD and the family of the fallen officer.
Rest peacefully, officer. RT @SanJosePD Veteran San Jose Police Officer shot and killed responding to a call for service.
To the @SanJosePD and community, we mourn with you. #thinblueline
Our thoughts are with the entire SJPD family.”@SanJosePD: Veteran San Jose Police Officer shot and killed responding to a call for service.”
@SanJosePD Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you… Family… Friends.
A @SanJosePD officer has passed away as a result of tonight’s senseless act of violence. #MilpitasPD mourns with you.
Our thoughts are with @SanJosePD tonight.
@SanJosePD You are in our thoughts and prayers tonight as you watch over one your own.