Topline: A late-night shooting at a large Morgan Hill party left one person dead and seven others wounded as hundreds of people rushed to escape the scene.
Published: July 28, 2026 10:04 pm ET
Randy Shaw
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MORGAN HILL, CA — One person was killed and seven others were injured after gunfire erupted Saturday night at a large party in unincorporated Morgan Hill, sending hundreds of people running from the area as deputies arrived.
According to the Los Angeles Times and a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office press release, deputies were called around 10:16 p.m. Saturday to Hale Avenue near Miramonte Avenue after reports of intoxicated people in the street and someone throwing bottles at cars.
When deputies got there, authorities said they found a chaotic scene with more than 300 partygoers trying to flee after several shots were fired. Multiple victims had been struck, deputies gave emergency aid until medics arrived, and one person was pronounced dead at the scene while the wounded were taken to local hospitals.
Investigators said the gathering was an unsanctioned party that had been promoted on social media. Homicide detectives believe the shooting was an isolated incident, preliminary information indicates a handgun was used, and authorities said no suspects were immediately in custody.
Agencies including Morgan Hill police, Gilroy police, the California Highway Patrol and San Jose police responded to help secure the scene, control traffic and support the investigation. The sheriff’s office said the case is expected to be lengthy and complex, and investigators are asking anyone with information or video footage to contact the department’s Investigative Services Division.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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A late-night shooting at a large Morgan Hill party left one person dead and seven others wounded as hundreds of people rushed to escape the scene.
By Randy Shaw
Published: July 28, 2026 10:04 pm ET
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MORGAN HILL, CA — One person was killed and seven others were injured after gunfire erupted Saturday night at a large party in unincorporated Morgan Hill, sending hundreds of people running from the area as deputies arrived.
According to the Los Angeles Times and a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office press release, deputies were called around 10:16 p.m. Saturday to Hale Avenue near Miramonte Avenue after reports of intoxicated people in the street and someone throwing bottles at cars.
When deputies got there, authorities said they found a chaotic scene with more than 300 partygoers trying to flee after several shots were fired. Multiple victims had been struck, deputies gave emergency aid until medics arrived, and one person was pronounced dead at the scene while the wounded were taken to local hospitals.
Investigators said the gathering was an unsanctioned party that had been promoted on social media. Homicide detectives believe the shooting was an isolated incident, preliminary information indicates a handgun was used, and authorities said no suspects were immediately in custody.
Agencies including Morgan Hill police, Gilroy police, the California Highway Patrol and San Jose police responded to help secure the scene, control traffic and support the investigation. The sheriff’s office said the case is expected to be lengthy and complex, and investigators are asking anyone with information or video footage to contact the department’s Investigative Services Division.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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One Dead, Seven Injured in Morgan Hill Party Shooting
A late-night shooting at a large Morgan Hill party left one person dead and seven others wounded as hundreds of people rushed to escape the scene.
By Randy Shaw
Published: July 28, 2026 10:04 pm ET
AI generated image.
MORGAN HILL, CA — One person was killed and seven others were injured after gunfire erupted Saturday night at a large party in unincorporated Morgan Hill, sending hundreds of people running from the area as deputies arrived.
According to the Los Angeles Times and a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office press release, deputies were called around 10:16 p.m. Saturday to Hale Avenue near Miramonte Avenue after reports of intoxicated people in the street and someone throwing bottles at cars.
When deputies got there, authorities said they found a chaotic scene with more than 300 partygoers trying to flee after several shots were fired. Multiple victims had been struck, deputies gave emergency aid until medics arrived, and one person was pronounced dead at the scene while the wounded were taken to local hospitals.
Investigators said the gathering was an unsanctioned party that had been promoted on social media. Homicide detectives believe the shooting was an isolated incident, preliminary information indicates a handgun was used, and authorities said no suspects were immediately in custody.
Agencies including Morgan Hill police, Gilroy police, the California Highway Patrol and San Jose police responded to help secure the scene, control traffic and support the investigation. The sheriff’s office said the case is expected to be lengthy and complex, and investigators are asking anyone with information or video footage to contact the department’s Investigative Services Division.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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