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| 'Multiple fatalities' confirmed as California cops respond to shooting at San Jose rail yard (VIDEO) | |
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| 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. | 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,” and the VTA declared the suspect “deceased.” | |
| San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo also stated on Twitter that several people were injured. 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.” He confirmed, however, that VTA employees are among the victims. | |
| 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. | 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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