Body cam video shows moment officers respond to VTA mass shooting

Almost one week after a disgruntled Valley Transportation Authority employee carried out a deadly mass shooting at a rail yard where he worked, authorities released body-worn video of law enforcement officers' quick response to the active shooter scene.

Kerrville man arrested for planning mass shooting at Texas Walmart

A message intercepted on May 27 reportedly indicated he was preparing to proceed with a mass shooting, making a specific threat that included Wal-Mart.

2 dead, more than 20 injured in Florida banquet hall shooting

Police in South Florida say two people have died and 20 to 25 people have been injured in a shooting outside a banquet hall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bridgeton shooting: Victims identified, one arrest made after mass shooting at NJ house party

Kevin Elliot, 30, and Asia Hester, 25, have been identified as the two people who were killed when gunfire broke out at a large house party in Bridgeton New Jersey Saturday night. So far, one arrest has been made.

Jackson State holds special graduation for class of 1970, 51 years after deadly police shooting on campus

The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city and a state senator both apologized Saturday for shootings 51 years ago by city and state police officers that killed two people and injured 12 others on the campus of a historically Black college.

Police: 9 wounded, 3 critically, in Providence, Rhode Island

Nine people were wounded in a shooting Thursday evening in Rhode Island's capital in what police there believe to be the largest shooting in city history.

Accused gunman in spa shootings indicted on murder charges in second county

Grand juries in Fulton and Cherokee counties indicted Atlanta spa shootings suspect Robert Aaron Long on murder charges and he faces the death penalty in at least one county.

Teacher who helped stop Idaho middle school shooting has ties to Arizona

The teacher, Krista Turnblom Gneiting, is an 8th grade teacher at Rigby Middle School. Family members say Gneiting recounted her experience on Thursday night.