Press Release - Shooting Investigation in the 2300 Block of Clarke Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE

The East Palo Alto Police Department is providing an update regarding the ongoing investigation into the recent shooting in our community. The victims survived the incident and continue to recover. The suspect initially remained outstanding.

Flock Safety cameras in East Palo Alto identified both vehicles involved in the incident. Flock technology tracked the suspect vehicle as it left the city and traveled through Hayward, Tracy, and ultimately to Stockton. There, a San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputy located the vehicle and the suspect.

A handgun and methamphetamines were recovered from inside the car. The suspect, Taje Jakkar Holliman, a 35‑year‑old male, had been released from state prison to Post‑Release Community Supervision (PRCS) on April 18, 2026.

Holliman was taken into custody and booked into the San Mateo County Jail.

This remains an active investigation. While we continue working to bring this case to a full resolution, additional details cannot be released at this time.

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the East Palo Alto Police Department.

Original Release

Shooting Investigation in the 2300 Block of Clarke Avenue

East Palo Alto — On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at approximately 3:40 PM, officers with the East Palo Alto Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter activation reporting gunfire in the 2300 block of Clarke Avenue. Officers subsequently received additional reports of a shooting involving two vehicles in the area.

During the initial response to the shooting incident, police also received a separate call reporting a victim suffering from a gunshot wound at a residential address in East Palo Alto. Officers responded to the location and confirmed the individual was connected to the shooting incident.

Upon arrival at both scenes, officers located evidence confirming that a shooting had occurred.  Both victims are currently listed in stable condition.

Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including identifying all individuals involved and determining a motive.

This incident is still under investigation, and some details are being withheld from public disclosure at this time in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have information related to the case is encouraged to contact the East Palo Alto Police Department at (650) 321-1112. Anonymous tips may also be provided by calling (650) 409-6792 or by email at epa@tipnow.org.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.