Suspicious device found at San Jose home of VTA gunman rendered safe, investigators say
On Friday, investigators, crime specialists and a bomb squad team were out in force at VTA gunman Sam Cassidy's home on Angmar Court. Police also revealed that Cassidy was a hoarder.
On Friday, investigators, crime specialists and a bomb squad team were out in force at VTA gunman Sam Cassidy's home on Angmar Court. Police also revealed that Cassidy was a hoarder.
Police and fire officials share details into the investigation at the San Jose home of the VTA gunman
Officials revealed that VTA gunman Samuel Cassidy was a hoarder, and the clutter inside the home slowed down the investigation.
Officials revealed that VTA gunman Samuel Cassidy was a hoarder, and the clutter inside the home slowed down the investigation.
Remembering the San Jose VTA shooting victims
The nine victims range in age from 29 to 63. They are all men. Through their careers with VTA, their job titles included bus and light rail operators, mechanics, linemen and an assistant superintendent. One had worked for the agency since 1999.
The nine victims range in age from 29 to 63. They are all men. Through their careers with VTA, their job titles included bus and light rail operators, mechanics, linemen and an assistant superintendent. One had worked for the agency since 1999.
VTA shooting victim died helping others, just as his faith and culture taught him
Family members of one of those killed are not surprised to hear that Taptejdeep Singh died trying to help others.
Family members of one of those killed are not surprised to hear that Taptejdeep Singh died trying to help others.
San Jose VTA mass shooting now the Bay Area's deadliest gun massacre
A mass shooting in San Jose that killed nine Valley Transportation Authority employees and also left the gunman dead when he killed himself now has the notorious distinction of being the Bay Area's deadliest gun massacre in history.
A mass shooting in San Jose that killed nine Valley Transportation Authority employees and also left the gunman dead when he killed himself now has the notorious distinction of being the Bay Area's deadliest gun massacre in history.
Heartbreak, heroism and healing at vigil for San Jose VTA mass shooting victims
The minutes-long attack at the VTA light rail yard was marked by both horror and heroism.
The minutes-long attack at the VTA light rail yard was marked by both horror and heroism.
VTA shooter detained in 2016 with "terrorism" manifesto, writings about hating his job
Bay Area law enforcement would never have been notified about VTA gunman Samuel Cassidy being detained years ago with "terrorism" books because it did not appear to pose any threat to life, says the FBI.
Bay Area law enforcement would never have been notified about VTA gunman Samuel Cassidy being detained years ago with "terrorism" books because it did not appear to pose any threat to life, says the FBI.
Community comes together for healing at vigil for VTA shooting victims
Flags were lowered to half-mast outside San Jose City Hall on Santa Clara Avenue Thursday. VTA bus drivers followed the route past a memorial that honored the lives of their nine co-workers.
Flags were lowered to half-mast outside San Jose City Hall on Santa Clara Avenue Thursday. VTA bus drivers followed the route past a memorial that honored the lives of their nine co-workers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.