Violent Assault on Deputies

A shocking and unprovoked attack occurred at the Santa Clara County Main Jail in San Jose, where two correctional deputies fell victim to a violent assault by an inmate armed with a jail-made knife. The incident occurred on May 28, 2023 at 7:22PM.

The unprovoked incident unfolded when the inmate attacked two correctional deputies with a jail-made knife inside the Main Jail - Module 6B. The man exited his cell and approached the deputies with the knife, posing an immediate threat to the safety and well-being of the deputies. After a physical struggle on the ground, the two deputies along with assistance from other deputies restrained the man and took him into physical custody.