Silicon Valley Tech Worker Shot by Police After Fatal Stabbing Incident in Santa Clara

A tragic incident took place in Santa Clara, California, involving a Silicon Valley tech worker who died after police shot him for allegedly stabbing his roommate.

The incident has prompted the police to launch an immediate investigation into the deadly confrontation.

Disturbance Escalates to Violence

Silicon Valley Tech Worker Shot by Police After Fatal Stabbing

As first reported by KTVU, Santa Clara police responded to a disturbance call early Wednesday morning at an apartment on the 1800 block of Eisenhower Drive. Officers found themselves facing a worst-case scenario when they discovered that the suspect had allegedly attacked his roommate with a knife.

Officer Robert Allsup arrived on the scene and found a chaotic situation. Body camera footage from the officer shows the suspect on top of the victim, holding a knife to his throat while pinning him to the floor. As the suspect raised the knife, the officer fired four shots. The suspect was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

History of Tensions and Previous Police Response

This incident wasn't the first time officers had been called to the residence. The two men had previously fought over an air conditioning unit on August 12, 2025.

Police were called to break up the dispute. After that confrontation, the house manager initiated the eviction process for the suspect, which was finalized last week.

The four men living in the apartment were all employed in the technology sector, although the suspect had been unemployed for the last 18 months. The exact companies the roommates worked for are still unknown as of writing.

Stabbing Victim Survives

Fortunately, the stabbing victim survived the attack. According to Gizmodo, he sustained several stab wounds to his hands, chest, lung, and abdomen, but is recovering well. Witnesses reported that the suspect used two knives during the assault.

Silicon Valley Stabbing Incident Probe Ongoing

The Santa Clara Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident. As of Friday, authorities have not released the identity of the deceased suspect, as they are still working to notify his next of kin. Santa Clara Police Chief Corey Morgan confirmed the investigation and highlighted the seriousness of the situation during a press briefing.

More information about the investigation will be shared by the police in the coming days. Watch the press briefing of Santa Clara police department chief Corey Morgan below.