25 July 2026 10:15 p.m.
Deputies were called to Hale and Miramonte avenues in the Morgan Hill area for reports of intoxicated people in the street and someone throwing bottles at a car.
CBS San Francisco, citing the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
25 July 2026
Deputies arrived to a chaotic scene after a shooting sent more than 300 people running from the area.
CBS San Francisco, citing the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
25 July 2026
First responders found multiple people shot; one person was declared dead at the scene and the others were taken to hospitals.
CBS San Francisco, citing the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
25 July 2026
The gathering was described by authorities as an unsanctioned party promoted through social media.
Los Angeles Times, citing the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
25 July 2026
The party was advertised as a birthday bash and was held in an open field.
CBS San Francisco, citing Brooks Jarosz of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
25 July 2026
The person killed was identified as 18-year-old Desiderio "Desi" Romero V of San Jose.
CBS San Francisco · added 29 Aug 2026
25 July 2026
The six injured victims were treated at local hospitals and released.
CBS San Francisco · added 29 Aug 2026
26 July 2026
Crime scene investigators searched the scene overnight and into Sunday, with K-9s assisting in searches for shell casings and other evidence.
CBS San Francisco, citing Brooks Jarosz of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
27 July 2026
The Sheriff's Office clarified that the total number of people shot was seven, including the person who died, after initially saying eight people had been shot.
CBS San Francisco, citing the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
27 July 2026
All of the victims were adults; some injured victims had been discharged, while others remained hospitalized with serious injuries.
CBS San Francisco, citing Brooks Jarosz of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
27 July 2026
No arrests had been announced, and the Sheriff's Office said the investigation was expected to be lengthy and complex.
CBS San Francisco, citing the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
27 August 2026
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said investigative and tactical teams served a search warrant at a Salinas home and took an unnamed 17-year-old into custody in connection with the shooting.
CBS San Francisco, citing the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office · added 29 Aug 2026
27 August 2026
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said multiple weapons were found when the 17-year-old was arrested; the allegation remains unproven.
CBS San Francisco, citing the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office · added 2 Oct 2026
31 August 2026
Deputies said the 17-year-old was expected to appear at a detention hearing at the Juvenile Justice Courthouse in San Jose.
CBS San Francisco, citing the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office · added 29 Aug 2026
31 August 2026
The unnamed 17-year-old faced a judge for the first time in connection with the Morgan Hill party shooting; the allegations remain unproven.
CBS San Francisco · added 2 Oct 2026
31 August 2026
CBS San Francisco reported that the teenager is charged with one count of murder and six counts of attempted murder; the charges are unproven allegations.
CBS San Francisco · added 2 Oct 2026
31 August 2026
Prosecutors are seeking to have the unnamed 17-year-old tried as an adult.
CBS San Francisco · added 2 Oct 2026
31 August 2026
Investigators said video review, digital evidence, interviews and tips helped lead them to the teenager.
CBS San Francisco · added 2 Oct 2026
31 August 2026
The FBI said tips met the criteria for a $20,000 reward and that the reward will be paid.
CBS San Francisco, citing the FBI San Francisco field office · added 2 Oct 2026
21 September 2026
The teenager's next court appearance is scheduled for a detention-focused hearing.
CBS San Francisco, citing the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office · added 2 Oct 2026