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'Multiple fatalities' confirmed as California cops respond to shooting at San Jose rail yard (VIDEO) San Jose rail yard shooting leaves at least 8 dead, California police say (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 mass shooting at a rail yard in San Jose, California. Police confirmed at least 8 people have been killed.
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.” 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." Speaking to reporters later, sheriff’s office spokesman Russell Davis confirmed "there are eight victims that are pronounced deceased at this point. And there is one suspect that's pronounced deceased."
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. He also confirmed that the male shooter was a VTA employee and that other employees are among the dead.
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.
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.
Homicides are up this year by 75 percent in San Jose, according to police data cited by multiple media outlets. Violent crimes have risen by 17 percent since last year.
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