Suspicious Death Investigation
TYPE OF CRIME: Suspicious Death Investigation
CASE #: 15-0783
LOCATION: 1400 Bay Tree Drive
VICTIM: 56 year old male, Gilroy Resident
Details: On February 16, 2015 at approximately 2:59 am, Gilroy Police Officers responded to a residence on the 1400 Block of Bay Tree Drive for a loud noise call.
Officers arrived a short-time after and located an unconscious male. Gilroy Fire Department emergency medical personnel also arrived and initiated lifesaving efforts on the victim. These efforts were met with negative results. He was pronounced deceased on scene by Gilroy Fire Personnel.
This investigation is on-going and being treated as a suspicious death. Investigators continue to gather facts, interview witnesses and are currently evaluating a variety of leads. The victim’s identity is being withheld until proper notifications are made.
The investigation is being handled by Homicide Detective Cryar. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact him or the Investigations Bureau at (408) 846-0350. Parties wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 (1-800-78-CRIME).
For any media inquiries please call (408) 846-0367
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BY: Sgt. Pedro Espinoza
DATE: 02/17/2015
Address/Location
Gilroy Police Department
7301 Hanna St
Gilroy, CA 95020
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 408-846-0350