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San Jose rail yard shooting leaves at least 8 dead, California police say (VIDEO) | |
(about 2 hours later) | |
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.” |
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." | |
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. | |
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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