Crime & Safety
Campbell Transient Arrested for Suspected Murder of Teen Sunday Night near John. D. Morgan Park
San Jose 16-year-old died of a stab wound this morning in the hospital, where his alleged killer was also being treated for injuries.
A Campbell-area transient was arrested this morning in the area of John D. Morgan Park for suspicion of murdering a San Jose teenager Sunday night, said the Campbell Police Department.
A citizen called police Sunday at approximately 8:26 p.m. to report an injured male in the area of the park on West Rincon Avenue, police said. Officers found the man, Todd Tharp, 24, who had injuries consistent with being involved in a serious physical altercation, police said.
Authorities were notified, meanwhile, by Santa Clara Valley Medical Center staff that a 16-year-old male teen from San Jose was just brought into the emergency room suffering from a stab wound. He was rushed into surgery, but was pronounced dead at 2:55 a.m. today, according to police.
Through interviews and follow-up investigation with Tharp, police determined he was allegedly responsible for the stabbing of the teen.
Tharp also apparently sustained injuries that required medical attention at VMC.
Following Tharp's treatment by medical staff, he was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for murder, police said.
Campbell police detectives are conducting further investigation, and anyone who witnessed or has further information on the incident is encouraged to call Sgt. Gary Berg at (408) 871-5190.
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