VTA shooter fired 39 rounds during attack; carried 32 high-capacity magazines
Investigators have not pinpointed an exact motive for the attack, but as more pieces fit together they have learned that Cassidy had hated his job for years.
Investigation into VTA gunman Samuel Cassidy ongoing
Law enforcement officials announced Thursday that Samuel Cassidy, the VTA employee who opened fire and killed nine of his colleagues Wednesday morning, used a timer to set his house on fire at the exact same time he began the shooting. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports on Thursday's developments and the continued investigation at Cassidy's residence.
Gunman appeared to target some victims at VTA light rail yard in San Jose: sheriff
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith said the shooter told at least one person: “I’m not going to shoot you” at a light rail facility for the Valley Transportation Authority in San Jose.
Caltrain offering free rides to San Jose vigil honoring victims of VTA mass shooting
Caltrain will provide free train rides Thursday evening to and from San Jose City Hall, where a vigil will be held honoring the victims of the fatal shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority on Wednesday.
Why did the gunman kill 9 co-workers at the San Jose VTA light rail yard before killing himself?
While a motive for the shooting has not been publicly revealed, VTA gunman Sam Cassidy's ex-wife said he had talked about killing people at work more than a decade ago.
Caltrain offering free rides to vigil honoring victims of VTA shooting
Caltrain will provide free train rides Thursday evening to and from San Jose City Hall, where a vigil will be held honoring the victims of the fatal shooting at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority on Wednesday.
VTA officials share information about Wednesday's mass shooting
The VTA provided an update on the tragedy at the San Jose rail yard. Additionally, photos of all nine victims were displayed for the first time.
Widow of slain VTA employee says her husband and 'rock' died in her arms
A widow of less than one day described how her husband of 20 years - Alex Ward Fritch - died in her arms; he was the ninth casualty of a mass shooting at the VTA light rail yard, the worst Bay Area mass shooting since 1993.
Ex-girlfriend details alleged abuse & 'mood swings' by VTA shooter, per court docs
The ex-girlfriend of VTA shooting suspect Sam Cassidy said he "exhibited major mood swings as result of bi-polar disorder," in court documents from the time they dated.
San Jose VTA shooting kills 10, including employee who opened fire
A mass shooting at a Valley Transportation Authority rail yard killed nine people, including the VTA employee who opened fire, according to authorities.
Most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger
While some people might portray mass shooters as monsters or having a mental illness that makes violence impossible to prevent, a recent study suggests that most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger
Surveillance video shows moments before VTA gunman left before shooting massacre
Surveillance video obtained by KTVU shows the moment 57-year-old Sam Cassidy left his San Jose home before storming into a work meeting at the VTA light rail yard and killed nine co-workers before killing himself.
During pandemic lockdown, data shows U.S. mass shootings went up
It may appear as if the pandemic put the brakes on mass shootings. But in reality, mass shootings kept occurring during the coronavirus lockdown. They just weren't out in public as much.
What we know about the VTA light rail gunman Sam Cassidy
The alleged gunman in a San Jose shooting that left 9 dead, including the shooter, was identified as a VTA employee. An ex-girlfriend called him abusive, co-workers called him “strange,” and at least one neighbor said he had a hot temper.
Union leaders say VTA workers died somewhere they should have felt safe
Union leaders say the VTA workers died somewhere they should have felt safe. The suspension of light rail service could be in place for several days.
Red Cross assisting families of victims in VTA shooting
The Red Cross is helping the families of the 8 victims who were killed in a mass shooting at a VTA facility in San Jose. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.
Neighbor of VTA gunman describes the odd interactions he had with the suspect
Samuel Cassidy, the 57 year-old VTA employee who opened fire and killed 8 of his colleagues, set his house on fire right before the mass shooting. Hear from one of his neighbors, who describes Cassidy as a weird and rude person that he tried to avoid.
Santa Clara County Sheriff says gunman took his own life when deputies entered VTA facility
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith spoke with KTVU's Jesse Gary near the scene of the VTA facility where a mass shooting unfolded early Wednesday morning. The deceased victims remain inside of the building, as bomb detection K-9's and robotics are flown to San Jose to determine if the facility is safe to enter.
Newsom speaks at scene of VTA mass shooting: "What the hell is going on in the United States of America"
Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to the VTA rail yard in San Jose and spoke early Wednesday afternoon. About 7 hours earlier, a mass shooting carried out by VTA employee Samuel James Cassidy killed 9, including the gunman.
Here's what we know about VTA gunman Samuel Cassidy
The suspect in a shooting at a VTA facility in San Jose has been identified by sources as employee Samuel Cassidy. KTVU's Evan Sernoffsky reports.