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Active shooter at VTA light rail yard, 2 fires burning in San Jose
Several people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a light rail facility on Wednesday in San Jose, California, according to police. The suspected gunman is among the dead, according to San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo.
The shooting occurred during a union meeting at a California light rail yard around 6.30am local time. Santa Clara Sheriff’s deputy Russell Davis was short on details about the shooting, telling reporters that there were “multiple fatalities” and “multiple injuries”.
Mr Davis confirmed the shooter was no longer a threat but did not specify a cause of death for the suspect. He said police would provide another update at around 1.30pm ET.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is in charge of the maintenance facility, which services rail, bus, and shuttle transportation. Rail service will be suspended at noon local time.
Bomb squad at site of house fire
Two bomb squad techs have entered the South San Jose home of the suspected VTA shooter to make sure no explosive devices are inside, according to reports.
The home burned this morning in a suspicious fire.
A gas can and hundreds of rounds of ammo found were reportedly found inside.
Oliver O’Connell26 May 2021 19:09
FBI: Sizable crime scene
The FBI is on the scene of the San Jose VTA shooting where eight died in addition to the gunman.
“This is a sizable crime scene and this will take a while to process.”
Oliver O’Connell26 May 2021 19:03
Officials confirm suspect is VTA employee
Multiple reports have identified the alleged suspect as a VTA employee. This was confirmed by officials.
He shot himself after killing eight others.
The bomb squad is now at the VTA building following up on reports of explosive devices inside.
Oliver O’Connell26 May 2021 18:53
California rep Ro Khanna decries continuing US gun violence
California congressman Ro Khanna, who represents the district where the shooting occurred, tells CNN’s Ana Cabrera: “I’ve been in congress for almost 5 years and we haven’t passed a single thing on gun violence. We need to do something in this country, or we face these kinds of incidents again and again. ”
Oliver O’Connell26 May 2021 18:42
Report: Eight fatalities
Law enforcement sources have told The LA Times there were eight fatalities.
The suspect is said to be a 50-year-old male, who set his own house on fire, then drove to the Valley Transportation Authority union meeting and began shooting, the sources said. He then killed himself.
Multiple weapons and ammunition were reportedly found inside his home.
Law enforcement sources say that early indications are that the shooting was related to a workplace issue.
Oliver O’Connell26 May 2021 18:32
FBI reported at scene of house fire with possible connection
Local news reports that the FBI and other agencies are at the scene of a house fire that may be connected to the gunman.
Oliver O’Connell26 May 2021 18:22
Two transported to hospital, one died in transit
A spokesperson for Valley Medical Center confirms that two male victims were brought to the hospital.
One was dead on arrival. The other is in critical condition.
Oliver O’Connell26 May 2021 18:16
KTVU reports possible connection with house fire
KTVU reports a firefighter as saying that a house fire reported at about the same time as the shooting may have been at the alleged gunman’s property. The shooter has still not been named.
Oliver O’Connell26 May 2021 18:15
Video: VTA president Glenn Hendricks addresses media
“VTA is a family. People in the organization know everyone. This is a terrible tragedy, and we will do everything we can to help people get through this.”
Oliver O’Connell26 May 2021 18:00
Mayor vows that nothing like this will happen again in city
Mayor of San Jose Sam Liccardo says it is a “horrific day for our city” and while today the focus is on the grieving families, he adds:
“My attention will then turn to make sure that nothing like this ever happens again in our city.”
Oliver O’Connell26 May 2021 17:55
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