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California cops respond to shooting at San Jose rail yard, reports of 'multiple injuries' 'Multiple fatalities' confirmed as California cops respond to shooting at San Jose rail yard
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Police are responding to a shooting at a rail yard in San Jose, California. They have asked people to avoid the area, amid reports of multiple fatalities. A suspect is down after a shooting at a rail yard in San Jose, California. Multiple fatalities have been confirmed by police, though the exact number is not yet known.
San Jose Police on Wednesday morning descended on a Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail maintenance yard, stating that a shooting had taken place, and that the scene was “active.” Locals were advised to “stay out of the area.”San Jose Police on Wednesday morning descended on a Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail maintenance yard, stating that a shooting had taken place, and that the scene was “active.” Locals were advised to “stay out of the area.”
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said shortly afterwards that the shooter was “down,” while the VTA confirmed multiple “casualties” and declared the shooter “deceased.” The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said shortly afterwards that the shooter was “down,” and the VTA declared the suspect “deceased.”
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo also stated on Twitter that several people were injured, but did not comment on the reported fatalities. He added that the shooter was "no longer a threat." San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo also stated on Twitter that several people were injured. He added that the shooter was "no longer a threat."
Speaking at a press conference later in the morning, sheriff’s office spokesman Russell Davis told reporters there was "a lot of speculation on fatalities,” adding “I don’t have a number for you. Everything is preliminary. It just happened.”
Video footage from the scene shows a heavy police presence, but gives no indication as to the number of injuries or deaths.Video footage from the scene shows a heavy police presence, but gives no indication as to the number of injuries or deaths.
The rail facility where the shooting took place is situated on the same street block as the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, and a five minute drive from San Jose International Airport.
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