MULTIPLE deaths have been reported after gunfire broke out at a light rail yard in California.
Numerous people, including the alleged shooter, reportedly died following the Wednesday morning incident, according to Mercury News.
The station is located near the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office at 101 Younger Avenue.
The mother of an employee said that her son claimed the shooting occurred during a union meeting, according to KTVU.
Multiple police officers and vehicles could be seen in the area following the reports.
San Jose Mayor Liccardo tweeted, "A shooting at the VTA facility on Younger St has left several people being treated, but the situation is still being assessed.
"The shooter is no longer a threat, and the facility has been evacuated. I will update as more information becomes available.
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Luke Kenton
EXACT NUMBER OF DEAD UNCLEAR
During a press conference on Wednesday morning, Santa Clara County Sgt. Russell Davis said that some of the victims in the rail yard shooting were VTA employees.
Davis said investigators were still sorting through the number of casualties but confirmed that multiple people had died and some had been injured.
“I can confirm with you right now that we do have multiple victims and multiple casualties at this time,” he said.
“I can’t confirm the exact number of injuries and fatalities but I will tell you that there are multiple injuries and multiple fatalities in this case.”
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Luke Kenton
SHOOTING SUSPECT 'CONFIRMED DECEASED'
Officials with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that the suspected gunman in the mass shooting is "confirmed deceased."
The suspect has not yet been named. Police would also not give any details on a cause of death.
An investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
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Mollie Mansfield
PICTURES SHOW COPS ON SCENE
Pictures from the site show multiple cops on site at the light rail yard.
Several officials were seen standing at the scene, with numerous cop cars also.
They have been at the scene since at least 7am local time after reports of an active shooter.
Multiple officers were at the sceneCredit: Abc7
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Mollie Mansfield
'MULTIPLE 911 CALLS RECEIVED'
Cops received multiple 911 calls and reports of multiple shots fired, according to a public information officer.
A Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office public information officer confirmed that cops received more than one call regarding the incident.
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Mollie Mansfield
'MULTIPLE VTA WORKERS ARE VICTIMS'
During a press conference on Wednesday morning, it was confirmed that some of the victims in the rail yard shooting were VTA employees.
"VTA employees are victims," a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office public information officer confirmed.
However, no information on the shooter has been provided.
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Mollie Mansfield
'ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL'
Police are asking anyone with information to give them a call to help aid their investigation.
A Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office public information officer asked anyone with any details on the events that took place to get in touch.
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Mollie Mansfield
MULTIPLE FATALITIES CONFIRMED
A Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office public information officer confirmed that there were multiple fatalities confirmed, but did not give an exact number.
"I can confirm with you right now that we do have multiple victims and multiple casualties at this time," he said.
He added that the suspect is deceased, but would not give a cause of death.
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Mollie Mansfield
'SHOOTING OCCURED DURING UNION MEETING'
The mother of an employee said that her son claimed the shooting occurred during a union meeting, according to KTVU.
The company reportedly has 2,100 employees, however it is unclear how many people were on-site at the time.
She added that her son was safe in the auditorium of the sheriff's office.
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Mollie Mansfield
OVER 2,000 EMPLOYEES IN THE COMPANY
The company reportedly has 2,100 employees, however it is unclear how many people were on-site at the time.
Numerous people, including the alleged shooter, reportedly died following the Wednesday morning incident, according to Mercury News.
Santa Clara police confirmed in a tweet that the “shooter is down.”
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Mollie Mansfield
SAN JOSE MAYOR SPEAKS OUT FOLLOWING SHOOTING
The city's mayor, Sam Liccardo, confirmed that the incident "left several people being treated" but that "the shooter is no longer a threat."
In a tweet, he said: "A shooting at the VTA facility on Younger St has left several people being treated, but the situation is still being assessed.
"The shooter is no longer a threat, and the facility has been evacuated. I will update as more information becomes available."
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Mollie Mansfield
'NUMEROUS PEOPLE DEAD'
Numerous people, including the alleged shooter, reportedly died following the Wednesday morning incident, according to Mercury News.
The city's mayor, Sam Liccardo, confirmed that the incident "left several people being treated" but that "the shooter is no longer a threat."
Santa Clara police also wrote in a tweet that the "shooter is down."
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Mollie Mansfield
POLICE RESPOND TO CALLS OF ACTIVE SHOOTER
San Jose police responded to the scene as of 6.34am on Wednesday morning.
In a statement, cops said: "Units are currently at the scene of a shooting in the area of Younger Av and San Pedro St.
"This is still an active scene and we ask that everyone stay out of the area while we conduct our investigation. TOC: 6:34 AM"
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