timothy romo, 49, started for vta for over 20 years as overhead line worker. we learned late last night that a ninth employee died of his injuries during the attack. alex fritch, age 49, worked as sub station maintainer. i would like to ask that we take a moment of nce for our fallen workers. ♪♪ >> hope: to 24 hours. >> liam: to 24 hours. [ glasses clink ] >> hope: your dad insisted that we use this time to really think about the potential consequences before going to the police. but liam, i'm going to be honest, i don't wanna do that right now. i just wanna push all of this i juar from my mind as possible. i wanna devote tonight to us, to our love. >> liam: me too.

alex fritch. 39-year-old jose hernandez. 49-year-old timothy romo. 63-year-old abdolvahab alaghmandand 63-year-old lars lane. this is what we know about the mass shooting and the latest on the investigation. the vta light rail facility in downtown san jose where this massacre happened yesterday morning remains locked down as detectives remain on the scene. the gunman killed nine of his co-workers. he then turned the gun on himself. we're learning that the gunman used two semiautomatic handguns and had 11 magazines with him. >> we have team coverage for you. bob redell is live at the home of the shooter, first let's go to kris sanchez. you were present for that news conference. what did you learn there? >> you know, the speakers here at vta headquarters said today is really about honoring the victims, their families and the vta family as they try to figure out what is happening and why it happened and how to move forward. we saw a lot of employees arriving together, trying to offer each other a bit of comfort. all the while the smiling faces of their colleagues were hanging next to tha

taptejdeep singh, michael rudometkin, jose hernandez iii, 49-year-old timothy romo. 63-year-old abdolvahab alaghmandan and 63-year-old lars lane. we'll do our best to learn more about who these people were as they lived in our community. they were amazing. >> absolutely. this morning we will continue to bring you the very latest from our reporters throughout the bay area this morning. first kris sanchez is live and, kris, we're learning a lot about what happened and the act of heroism during scary times. >> reporter: we talked about the swift response because of the geography. the shesheriff's department acr the street. they actually did an active shooter training inside the rail yard just in the last year, and so they were ready to go when this all happened. there were employees inside the rail yard who maybe prevented their co-workers from dying at the hands of that gunman as well. everybody shares their stories at their own pace. taptejdeep singh was 36. paul megia was 42 years old. we spoke with the singh family. they told us he was inside the rail yard, heard gunshots in the morning,

>> reporter: timothy romo said children said he was a handyman and a jokester and mr. singh's younger brother said it's not about having physical strength but alliance heart. >> many people have been asking how to reach out and help the shooting victims. we put some information and our vta stories up on kpix.com. our morning team will be following up on this latest development. and we will have another update on that starting at 430 tomorrow morning. >>> flaring from the chevron refinery, dark smoke soaring into the skyline tonight. the county sent a hazmat team to the scene and confirm that the flaring has stopped. a little while ago the richmond mayor advised residents to keep their windows and doors closed. clearing incidents had been reported at the refinery several times over the past few months. the last was on may 14th after a fire at the facility. >>> a san jose man says his dog was stolen by a couple delivering pizza. he got home from the dog park with his puppy zoe on saturday night. he says he must not have closed his door properly and the 10- month-old pupp

alaghmandan, adrian balleza, alex fritch, jose hernandez, lars lane, paul megia, taptejdeep singh, timothy romo, michael rudometkin. today, the valley transportation authority holding a moment of silence honoring them. >> you know, we get up every morning safe in the belief that when we go to work, that we would come home to our family and our loved ones. that did not happen. >> reporter: taptejdeep singh, a married father of two, now being called a hero. his brother karman saying he warned co-workers when the gunfire erupted, even helping one woman take cover. singh's family in anguish over his death. >> his first instinct even in the last moment was to help other people. when it came to shots are fired, his first instinct was to pick up his phone, call anybody that he can to run. >> reporter: alex fritch, a father of three, was critically injured in the shooting and rushed to the hospital. his wife terra by his side in his final moments. >> his hand, it had been twitchy but it grabbed my hand, and the nurse came in because he was dteriorating, and she said, "he knows you're here. he's crying.

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timothy romo age. 49 started for vt you over 20. as for over 20 years as an overhead line worker.d late last night the 9th employee died of these injuries during the attack. alex fritsch. age 49 worked as a substation maintain her. >> still ahead, attention on capitol hill has now turned to gun control and looking at the nominee to lead the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms will have full report from washington, dc up next. >> and now for a quick check at your getaway forecast. those of you heading out to the sierra for your memorial day weekend. it's going to be a warm one, not just for us here in the bay area, but also for the sierra tracking clear skies ahead. we are going to notice a mix of sun and clouds, though, through your friday leading up to the warmer holiday weekend outlook, a few scattered showers for those of you in great eagle. but overall drier conditions throughout south lake tahoe with temperatures in the low 70's on friday. even holding steady through saturday and then mostly sunny skies on sunday with temperatures warming up into the mid 70's at 77 degree

jose hernandez iii. 49-year-old timothy romo. 63-year-old abdolvahab alaghmandan. and 63-year-old lars lane. we'll do our best to learn more about who they are and who they love. >> our team of reporters out this morning getting a lot of new information for you. i want to bring in kris sanchez who is live outside the shooting scene. we're learning about the true acts of heroism yesterday. >> reporter: yeah, really and new information from the sheriff herself who confirmed the gunman had two handguns on his person and 11 magazines. she also says that they just did -- law enforcement just did an active shooter training at that facility in the last year, so they were trained and ready to go hoping they wouldn't need that training. instead, they did need that training. law enforcement very swift to respond. a lot of the vta employees also saying their colleagues helped them to safety as well. the pictures of the four people whose families are ready to share some of their stories. one of them is taptejdeep singh. we spoke with the singh family who said he heard gunshots

. >> youngest victim is adrian balleza, jose hernandez iii, timothy romo, ab dol vahar, and -- the sheriff told us point blank could have been worse but mr. singh was heroic before he died. >> reporter: absolutely right. talked to one of his family members at reunification center. his family watches mass shootings on television all the time, never thought would be victims of one. family member won't be coming back. red cross staff members in san jose consoling each other after a long day filled with grief. the singh family waiting for hours outside the reunification center got the news that he's one of the victims who died in the mass shooting. >> i listened and called, he's missing. i know he working here. call him, not pick up the phone. >> reporter: multiple family members calling, no answer. >> one of the nicest in our fam limit he's family, he has too many friends. >> reporter: so many his family was told by coworkers during the mass shooting at rail yard he saved lives. his brother said when singh heard the shots he called coworkers and pushed one to safety. can't believe this father

thank you amy. >>> we are learning more about the victims and wednesday shooting, 49-year-old timothy romoevery day from tracy where he was a beloved member of his community. neighbors are remembering him as outgoing, cheerful, devoted to his family, jay martin says he would chat with romo about their shared interests in motorhomes. >> he had that big voice so you could always hear him. and it's like oh, tim is home so i need to go talk to him real fast and we had a great time. >> reporter: he says romo had recently become a grandparent and was looking forward to spending time with his family. >>> family members of light rail operator taptejdeep singh told us they weren't surprised to learn the 36-year-old acted to save lives, friends, coworkers and loved ones couldn't hide their grief as they gathered in union city yesterday. his brother carmen described him as their mother and grandmother's favorite, he was a husband and father of two. >> i want to honor his life as much as i can, he was my idol. i hated him for being so strict with me at times, keeping me from going to parties, sometime

other victimother victims are timothy romo who was a husband, father and vta power foreman, and 63- year-old lars lane who was a lineman. >>> here is where the toofneopkilled at the vta light-rail yard during a shift change just after 6:30 yesterday morning. we are expecting to get anupdate at 10:00. that will include a tribute to the victims and updates. >>> the shooter has been identified as samuel cassidy. investigators haven't revealed a motive. >>> we have team coverage for you this morning. amy is at the railyard where there is still an active investigation. >>> first we want to check in with julian who is live at city hall where a memorial is planned tonight. >> good morning. there are no words to comfort the families of this mass shooting. the victims -- so many of them asking why with no answers. we do know the city of san jose be cityall r vid you thgrowing memorial this morning. just feet away the flags at half staff city hall. families are heartbroken this morning like the family a light-rail operator who was one of the nine killed wednesday. he leaves behind a wife and two child

maureen kelly reports that the impact a 49 year-old, timothy romo's death extends to both san joaquin and monterey counties. >> here's a picture of the 49 year-old posted on a go fund me page where he's called the beloved husband, father grandfather brother and friend who touched the lives of anyone who knew him through his big smile and endless jokes. it also says he leaves behind his wife annette 5 children and 2 grandchildren. >> some of them spoke at the vigil thursday night in san jose. my dad was the smartest and funniest man. i know. he was always the life of the party saw this man. >> i know what i want to away from the danger he was my hero. my idol. everything i ever wanted to be and never leave home without giving your loved one kiss goodbye. >> so was best. i've got. >> romo worked at the vta has an overhead line worker for 20 years and while he made his home in tracy. he grew up in the central coast town of greenfield south east of salinas mayor lance walker says the news that a native son was lost in this senseless tragedy has stunned the community. like a bad dream that

he has deep saying and then there is 49 year-old timothy romo. >> tonight. we have team coverage and there is a vigil that is going to be held within the hour. it starts at 6 o'clock in san jose. it's at the plaza right there by city hall. that's 200 east santa clara street. the address you see it. mayor sam liccardo, congresswoman. so lofgren and that s you will all be in attendance and we will have a live report from that vigil before it starts at 5.30 and then we will carry it in full tonight at 6 o'clock en this evening. we're also learning chilling new details about the in san jose. >> with the latest on this tragedy. dan. >> the grant vicki, we're here our court. local and federal investigators have been here all day long moving into their 6 hour. they look like they're wrapping up at this point, not giving details on what they have found in that home. but we are learning more as you say, about the gunman. >> federal and local investigators spent the day combing through vta gunman, samuel cassidy san jose home on an mark court. the homeless reported on

. >> timothy romo, age 49. >> reporter: behind each name a circle of family and friends. >> he's just that kind of person that's just real friendly, real outgoing. >> reporter: jay martinivmo, the two friends helping each other on projects shouting back and forth from their garages. >> just hear him laughing. he just had that -- he was a larger guy, so he had that big voice. i'm just going to still hear it i know in my mind. >> reporter: debora villalon, ktvu fox 2 news. >>> family members of a vta light rail operator who was killed in that shooting say he died a hero. witnesses say taptejdeep singh rushed to protect co-workers. they say he was able to get some into offices and called others to warn them to stay away. singh's family gathered in union city supporting his wife, 3-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter. singh's brother said his brother was the backbone of their family. >> he treated me not just as his younger brother, but also his son. i never had to worry about anything. he was my backbone. he was my go-to person for everything. >> he said his brother's instinct to help a

flags were flying at half-staff in honor of timothy romo he is survived by his wife and three children, as well as grandchildren, two brothers, and his parents. his father, mike romo, is a former mayor and police chief of that small city. >>> a somber moment for what should have been an exciting day in san jose. the tech interactive reopened for the first time since the start of the pandemic. the museum used that opportunity, though, to honor the lives lost in the shooting. you saw that a moment ago there. the reopening ceremony started with a moment of silence for the vta-shooting victims. after paying their respects, dozens of families filed through the front doors. you can learn more about the nine men killed in the shooting, by going to our website. we have also posted ways to donate to their families, and the latest updates on the investigation. just go to nbcbayarea.com/vtayardshooting. >>> americans on the move again. the tsa says we are seeing the most trachbl travelers since the pandemic began. nearly-2 million people at airports across the nation, yesterday. this comes, as mo

wednesday's shooting of course, is affecting people far beyond the bay area and the death of 49 year-old timothy romo is an example of that. >> kron four's maureen kelly reports that the impact of his death extends to both san joaquin and monterey counties. >> here's a picture of the 49 year-old posted on a go fund me page where he's called the beloved husband, father grandfather brother and friend who touched the lives of anyone who knew him through his big smile and endless jokes. it also says he leaves behind his wife annette 5 children and 2 grandchildren. >> some of them spoke at the vigil thursday night in san jose. my dad was the smartest and funniest man. i know. he was always the life of the party this man. >> i know what i want to away from the danger he was my hero. my idol. >> everything i ever wanted to be and never leave home without giving your loved one kiss goodbye. >> that was the best. i've >> romo worked at the vta has an overhead line worker for 20 years and while he made his home in tracy. he grew up in the central coast town of greenfield south east of salinas mayor lance walke

jose dejesus hernandez. 49-year-old timothy romo. 63-year-old abdolvahab alaghmandan. and 63-year-old lars lane. we'll do our best to learn more about who they are and who they loved. >> first let's start with kris sanchez outside of that shooting scene. kris, we're learning more about some of the true acts of heroism out there. >> we heard a lot about how law enforcement was able to get qui learned that they responded quickly because they had been working with an active shooter protocol. other employees helped one another including one who is a father and who will not be going home to those children. he was able to save lives by alerting his colleagues. let's show you, everybody grieves at their own pace. only four of the families are ready to share those stories with us. adrian balleza was just 29 years old. as you mentioned, taptejdeep singh was 36 and paul delacruz megia was 43. we spoke with the singh family who told us he heard gunshots and then called for the people to get to safety, even pushing some of his colleagout. they waited for hours, family, agonizing.

and ultimately superintendent, adrian balleza -- taptejdeep singh with the light rail operator, timothy romo worked for vta is an overhead line worker. and we learned that the ninth employee died of his injuries during the attack, alex fritch , age 49 and worked as a substation maintainer. >> one of the victims was known for his selfless service to others. here's more on that story from christien kafton. >> reporter: the family of taptejdeep singh gathered to support his widow and young daughter. >> there's a big hole in this family. he is the backbone of this family. he treated me not just as those younger brother but as his son. and i never had to worry about anything. he was my backbone and my go to person for everything. >> reporter: they said his instinct to help and protect others was part of his faith and personality. >> we have a big consideration for selfless service to others. it's unblinded towards their religion nor color pickets for anybody who is in need. >> reporter: when this is said that he rushed to protect his friends and coworkers. warning others to stay away. he said his

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timothy romo. michael rudimetgen. lars lane. azi alamondan. alex fritch.ase join us in a moment of silence. thank you. i would like to introduce latoya howard. in addition to being a performing work artist, was also a bus driver for nine years here in the bay area. welcome latoya. [ applause ] >> pull the mike down. thank you. there you go. >> can you hear me clear out there? all right. we have been thinking so fast into this everlasting current, circling memories of our past and look to see how long this will last. we have a generation yet to learn patience, yet to know love. lives are being struck. tenacity is needed. persistence. perseveance with determination. this is an achievement. can anybody hear me? our world is an impeachment. humi. k questio aedialogue. mility. would rather be open and vulnerable. humility, believe, what the gospel says about our need. crisis and mediator, full of hospitality. the one who knew you and knew me, this is what i call our reality. so i say again, we are in a need of humility. until i understand humility and then love

other victims are adrian balleza, jose dejesus hernandez iii, timothy michael romo who a neighbor told the chronicle was a husband, father, and vta power foreman. abdolvahab alaghmandan and lars kepler lane according to his linkedin page was a journeyman lineman. >> and where the investigation stands, the shooter killed nine people at the vta light rail yard during a shift change. we do expect a news conference with vta at 10:00 this morning that will include a tribute to the victims and updates on how this tragedal ght rail seice has been suspended and buses will be available instead . >> and tonight the community will gather outside city hall for a vigil to honor the victims. we have a look at that growing memorial. >> reporter: there are no words to comfort the families who had a loved one snatched away from them in this latest mass shooting. tonight the city of san jose will be coming together with those families to help them grieve and mourn. let's get to the growing memorial outside of the san jose city hall. you can see the flowers, candles, and flowers surrounding the names of

greenfield city hall about 30 miles south of salinas where flags are flying at half staff in honor of timothy romo, the greenfield native by his wife and three children, grandchildren, two brothers and his parents. his father mike romo is former mayor and police chief of that small town. you can learn more about all nine of those men, all those innocent victims on our website. we posted ways to donate ta their families, go to nbcbayarea.com/vtayardshooting. >>> we're going to give you a live look of the sun shining across the bay area, haze in all the cameras. people are headed out to enjoy the beautiful weather before those triple digits kick in as rob was telling us about to enjoy this memorial day weekend and we can compared to last year, the increasing numbers of vaccinated people and infection rates continuing to plummet. we saw people out on scooters last night on the embarcadero, foot traffic on the golden gate bridge, all yesterday afternoon, headed to vista point. most counties in california are either in the orange or yellow restriction tiers and with more people getting vaccinated has p

the death of 49 year-old timothy romo has reached his hometown of greenfield in monterey county. roma worked as the vta at the vta overhead line worker for 20 years. he lived in tracy but grew up in greenfield greenfield's mayor says the news stunned the community. >> like a bad dream that, you know, you want to wake up. but you know, you realize it's not so heartbreaking. just a senseless senseless act. >> of nonsense really. and the whole community of greenfield greens, you know, with the family. >> the mayor is planning a community vigil for greenfield in the near future. and while we remember the victims whose lives were taken. we're also learning more about the man responsible for the attack. the santa clara county sheriff's office revealing that sam cassidy had been planning the shooting spree for a long time. kron four's camila barco is live at the vta with more on this newly released evidence camila. >> so marty, authorities have been investigating the gunman's home sense, though, morning of the shooting combing it for evidence and now we're learning more about what was f

. >> 42-year-old paul megia, 29- year-old adrienne ballard, 49- year-old timothy romo, 63-year- old alaghmandan, 63-year-old lars lane and 49-year-old fitch. many were long time vta employees. we have live coverage bringing the latest developments. >> we begin with justin andrews who is live at the vta rail yard. what new information do we have? >> reporter: the sheriff also with her icformion rsere canvassing right now see isisstill a deep investigation as investigators are still collecting any and all evidence they can to try to make sense really of what happened. the details are still emerging about victims who lost their lives. let's take you back to the scene, very dreadful for many of us, miles of crime tape surrounded the area of the deadly shooting rampage, first call for help came around 6:34 wednesday morning. that's when nearby santa clara deputies in the middle of a shift change rushed in. they cornered the gunman samuel cassidy who then took his life. the santa clara dog was brought in and picked up on a scent. that heightened things to a bomb hunt not only at the vta but also 13 m

. >> and we are honoring the lives of the victims are looking at a photo timothy romo.t 20 years at the vta where he was an overhead line worker. grew up in the central coast town of greenfield where his father was. the mayor and police chief is survived by his wife and 3 children romo was 49. one of the shooting victims. this man michael roomette can was a lifelong friend of san jose city council member raul councilmember waited all day yesterday to hear from his friend only to find out that he had died. and this morning the council member expressed his grief, the grief that he now personally shares with victims families. >> i unfortunately get to know. personally. these 9 families have felt past night. this morning. just a sense of disbelief. with a hope that your loved one. it's still going to come home. and knowing that that's just. never going to happen again. it has been. painstaking and heartbreaking. and i and i truly feel. all of the victims. families. all of the survivors. the friends, the loved ones and our community as a whole. is morning. this tragedy. >> w

alaghmandan, adrian balleza, alex fritch, jose hernandez, lars lane, paul megia, taptejdeep singh, timothy romoael rudometkin remembered by their colleagues and friends. >> we get up every morning safe in the belief when we go to work that we would come home to our family and our loved ones. that did not happen. >> reporter: many of the victims were longtime employees. 20 and 30-year veterans becoming family and heroes. like 42-year-old paul megia who worked as an assistant superintendent. his close friend of 15 years devastated. >> it's a nightmare. >> reporter: 36-year-old light rail operator, taptejdeep singh was killed trying to alert co-workers about the shooter. he leaves behind a wife and two young children. his family in anguish as i spoke to his brother. >> his instinct was to help others and that's what he did and i'm just glad, you know, other people were saved because of it. >> reporter: and alex fritch, a substation maintainer was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. he later died holding the hand of his wife of 20 years. terra. >> alex was really fighting hard. he didn't

. >> one of the victims of wednesday's shooting is 49 year-old timothy romo romo worked as an overheadine worker for 20 years and grew up in earnest said i should say, lived in tracy, but grew up in the town of greenfield in monterey county. greenfield's mayor says news of ramos death has stunned that out. >> like a bad dream that, you know, you want to wake up. but you know, you realize it's not so heartbreaking. just a senseless senseless act. >> of nonsense really. and the whole community of greenfield greens, you know, with the family. >> mayor walker says the community is planning a vigil for romo. >> we also want to talk now about 49 year-old. alex fritch. she was rushed to santa clara valley medical center on wednesday morning and then he died late that night surrounded by his parents, his wife and children. we spoke to one of his neighbors who tells us alex, i was always kind. >> i know his routine of him when he comes home and when he leaves. and it was just kind of weird to not see him come home. working man. it's blue collar patriots. all i can say. >> other neighbors are sh

timothy romo was described as caring and selfless, and had endless jokes.year-old husband, father, and grandfather worked there for more than two decades. lars lane was the first to help his neighbor, and loved his family fiercely. according to local news outlets, he would have turned 64 this weekend. abdolvahab alaghmandan worked there for two decades. he often worked overtime and through the pandemic treaty was 63 years old. adrian balleza was a light rail operator. he was a loving family man who still had so much to give, his family said. adrian was 29 years old. >> nine souls lost. still to come, why the mega drought is dangerous for the western u.s.. how qanon is dividing families. art inspired by the tulsa massacre 100 years later, and much more. >> we return to our lead story. the move by the gop to block an investigation into the insurrection. former new jersey governor tom kane, a republican himself, was chairman of the independent bipartisan 9/11 commission. that was the congressionally approved panel that served as a mol for the proposed january

lane. 40-year-old i-team. 42-year-old paul delacruz megia and 36-year-old with 49-year-old timothy michael romo. >> nine workers are all the shooting victims. no one else was injured. >> tonight, a vigil will be held at san jose city hall to honor their lives. the shooter also a employee. he took his own life yesterday. investigators revealed new details saying he had several guns and fired several rounds. it is still an active investigation seen. some service has been delayed indefinitely. buses will be available. cornell bernard has been following the latest details. we begin our coverage with cornell. >> reporter: kristin, the fbi has joined this investigation and said the vta railyard you see behind me. that is where the massacre unfolded. tonight, we are told they will be mapping it out re-create a virtual-reality version of the events and the scene to determine how things unfolded yesterday. meantime, the sheriff revealing new details about the gunman and how much firepower he really had. >> i don't know whether people were targeted were not but he was intent on killing people. >> sheriff

vta shooting and also their loved ones kron four's maureen kelly went to the home of 49 year-old timothy romon the san joaquin county town of tracy. she wanted to learn more about him and also find out who he leaves behind. >> i want to timothy ramos home where he lived with his family. they are still dealing with the shock and grief of this terrible loss. they say at this time they are just not ready to go on camera. here's a picture of the 49 year-old hosted on a go fund me page where he's called the beloved husband, father. >> grandfather brother and friend who touched the lives of anyone who knew him through his big smile and endless jokes. he's described as funny, caring and selfless. it also says he leaves behind his wife annette 5 children and 2 grandchildren romo worked at the vta has an overhead line worker for 20 years. >> and while he made his home in tracy. he grew up in the central coast town of greenfield southeast of saline us. i talked to the current mayor of greenfield who says tim's mom and dad are pillars of the some family. >> his dad might be was agreed police officer and

. >>> 49-year-old timothy romo also went to mission college. his family said he just simply adored his daughter. 40-year-old michael rudometkin was a childhood friend of city councilman and were planning a golf outing in a couple weeks. he went to cupertino high school and leaves behind his wife and parents. 36-year-old taptejdeep singh leaves behind a wife and two young children. his family says he was trying to warn colleagues there was a shooter when he, himself, was gunned down. at the vigil last night, you know it is remarkable here, we do so many of these, unfortunately, but we asked sometimes why do we do these? they are very helpful. seeing everyone there is a way to listen to people, talk to people, and they said, the union boss right here, right before the vigil he gathered 100 or 200 union members and said we are all we have. let's do this together and share and get this off our chest because that is how we heal. that speaks for the whole community. >> exactly. people are feeling so much pain. most of us did not know any of these vic

the death of 49 year-old timothy romo is an example of that kron four's maureen k lly has more. >> here's a picture of the 49 year-old posted on a go fund me page where he's called the beloved husband, father grandfather brother and friend who touched the lives of anyone who knew him through his big smile and endless jokes. it also says he leaves behind his wife annette 5 children and 2 grandchildren. >> some of them spoke at the vigil thursday night in san jose. my dad was the smartest and funniest man. i know. he was always the life of the party saw this man. >> i know what i want to away from the danger he was my hero. my idol. everything i ever wanted to be and never leave home without giving your loved one kiss goodbye. >> so was best. i've got. >> romo worked at the vta has an overhead line worker for 20 years and while he made his home in tracy. he grew up in the central coast town of greenfield south east of salinas mayor lance walker says the news that a native son was lost in this senseless tragedy has stunned the community. like a bad dream that you know, you want to wake up. b

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tapde started in 2014 and timothy romo of was 29 and served there 30 years.n simon has that. >> tonight, chilling new details emerging of the gunman who opened fire, killing nine of the coworkers wednesday. the shooter was detained in 2016 after a trip to the philippines, according to a department of homeland security official. as the wall street journal first reported while the suspect was being held, agents found books about terrorism and fear and man manifestos and a black memo book filled with notes about how he hates the vta, when asked if he has problems with anybody at work he stated no. according to a dhs memo obtained by the paper. a history of anger issues is becoming more clear. and documents from a 2009 legal filing the gunman's ex-girlfriend said he has exhibited mood swings, a survivor of the shooting said the gunman had an agenda. >> he walked by other people and he let other people live. >> of the people who were injured none survived. >> cnn has learned that he had three semiautomatic handguns with him and fired 39 times. the sheriff said tha

timothy romo, age 49. started for vta over 20 years as an overheadline worker. and we learned late last night that ninth employee died of his injuries during the attack, alex fritsch. age 49, he worked as a substation maintainer. i would like to ask that we all take a moment of silence for our fallen workers. thank you. last night after the identity of our fallen employees was confirmed, i spoke with family members and sheriff and left them know we are here to support them in any way we can. and i have spoken to the family of all of the nine families. i will not go into my details about the calls. all the families are in pain, but we're here to help. we want all of our employees to know we're all grieving together and we want to do everything we possibly can to support each other. if today or in the coming days, you need to stop, talk with a co-worker, take quiet time, do it. whatever your emotions, the pain, sorrow, anger, love, questions, these are all normal, but please reach out to someone if you want help to process all of these things that are going on in

delacruz megia, 42; taptejdeep singh, 36; adrian balleza, 29; jose dejesus hernandez, 35; timothy michael romo, 49; michael joseph rudometkin, 40; abdolvahab alaghmandan, 63, and lars kepler lane, 63. >> reporter: we were there as some family members learned they lost someone and i have to be honest, it was difficult to hold back tears. one man told us that his cousin died a hero. they'd held onto a sliver of hope but learned nearly 12 hours after this morning's mass shooting, husband, father of two young children, mr. singh was among those murdered. his family says that they heard from the b,42 coworkers that he pushed one of them into a room to hide from the shooter and frantically called other coworkers to warn them about what was happening. the family had been waiting at the red cross after banging his phone inside a building at the vta railyard but the answers of families and friends, waited hour after hour without any answers. >> i just pray that he is okay. >> reporter: christina gonzales's cousin also tried desperately contacting him this morning, did not survive. what was supposed to

. >> paul miss gia 36 year old tut has deep saying and 49 year-old timothy michael romo.about 30 minutes from now, there will be a vigil that is set to start. that is obviously to honor the 9 victims are current force. theresa is there. she joins us now live from san jose. theresa. >> what what are you hearing from the people who are gathering there tonight. >> we're hearing a lot of really sweet stories about all of the victims. i want to kind of step out of the same because this is really about the people that are here. you can kind of say all of that, the crowded people over there and those are all team members of the union that the victims belong to. so you can see that there's a large presence. they have all come here and i'm not sure if you can actually say grant vicki and everyone watching at home but actually pictures and flowers that have been set up along side the back wall there. i took some video of it now share with that later on twitter and on kron 4 dot com. but it is really. i walk through and talked with some of the people there and they were sharing stor

the 3rd timothy michael romo. michael joseph, rob can and a bit of a hob. a lot of mud on and lars kepler lane. >> this morning we're also hearing from the san jose mayor sam liccardo. he tweeted this this morning saying, quote, alas grim toll of yesterday's shooting has extinguished are desperate hope that perhaps the final shooting victim might survive. now all we can do is what we must support our families and co-workers in pain and assist their journey to healing. >> this morning. the families of those victims are has we know grieving. they're waiting answers. they want to know more about what happened. kron 4. sarah stinson is live for us now from the scene of the shooting with some of the new developments that we've learned here this morning. sarah. >> james. i'm live here at the vta railyard where this mass shooting took place. you can see there are still yellow tape surrounding the entire facility as investigators continue to come this area and figure out how and why this happened. we know that the shooter 57 year-old samuel cassidy was a crew at th

smaller get-together in front of his alma mater, san jose's your bah buena high school. 34-year-old timothy romo was a mentor at the college and worked more than 20 years ago. and 26-year-old ep singh warned several people gunned down. memorial is growing outside of city hall. it has become a powerful tribute to all nine men. flowers, candles, and pictures you can see here. hundreds of people gathered for a vigil and dozens and dozens of others have come to pay their respects. among the visitors we found yesterday, a vta coworker named thai. he shared with us stories about each of those nine men. here's just one. >> lars, that man showed up and took care of business. that guy was the backbone of the vta. you're looking at the cream of the crop right here. >> he spent about 20 minutes tending to the memorial, fixing the flowers, photographs, telling us they would have done the same. investigators are still trying to piece together clues about the gunman and find evidence from two crime scenes. the vta rail yard and his home. investigators spent three days at the suspect's home and "today in the b

the 3rd timothy michael romo, michael joseph met can up to have a lot of a lot of mud on lars kepler lane. >> this is a tragedy this morning as we're learning more information about what happened. we're also hearing from mayor sam liccardo. he tweeted this morning saying, quote, the last grim toll of yesterday's shooting has extinguished are desperate hope that perhaps the final shooting victim might survive. now all we can do is what us support our families and co-workers in pain and assist their journey to healing. >> this morning. the families of the victims are grieving as they wait for answers about what happened. kron 4, sarah stinson joining us live at the scene out of that shooting this morning with the latest on what we know so far about the investigation. sarah. >> james, this scene. here is a stark difference from yesterday. it's a lot calmer. we're a lot closer to the scene. we know 57 cassidy. he killed 9 of his co-workers. he went into the scene here to his workplace and decided to shoot up where he works and it is a tragedy it is something that all the families are mou

. >> the death of 49 year-old timothy romo is one example he worked at the vta has an overhead line worker for 20 years and while he made his home in tracy. he grew up in the town of greenfield and south monterey county greenfield's mayor says the news that a native son was killed in the tragedy has stunned that community. >> it's a like a bad dream that, you know, you want to wake up. but you know, you realize it's not so heartbreaking. just a senseless senseless act of nonsense really. and the whole community of green still greens, you know, with the family. >> the mayor is hoping to plan a vigil specifically for the greenfield community. we will continue to honor the victims of the shooting throughout tonight's broadcast at 1030. we're going to hear more from a close friends and community members of some of the victims. and while we remember the victims whose lives were cut short. we're also learning more about the man responsible for this attack. the santa clara county sheriff's office says that sam cassidy. >> had been planning this shooting spree apparently for a long time. kron four

. >>> with the flags outside of greenfield city hall flying at half staff today in honor of timothy romo, greenfield is about 30 minutes south of salinas where this man was from. he was killed in the shooting. romo was 59 years old and is survived by his wife and three children as well as grandchildren, two brothers, and his parents. his father mike romo is the police chief and former mayor of the small city. >>> the mass shooting affecting so many people not just in the bay area but other parts of the state as well. chalk boards are going up throughout sacramento. people are encouraged to write messages of love and support for people affected by the vta shooting. organizers help the well wishes will provide some closure and relief to the victims' families and encourage californians to come together. >> they have the genuine desire to help the community even though they are not part of the same community. >> a group called social expressions organized the project. >>> a somber moment in san jose. the tech interactive reopened for the first time since the pandemic started and used the opp

the death of 49 year-old timothy romo is an example.refers maureen kelly reports that the impact of his death extends to both san joaquin and monterey counties. >> here's a picture of the 49 year-old posted on a go fund me page where he's called the beloved husband, father grandfather brother and friend who touched the lives of anyone who knew him through his big smile and endless jokes. it also says he leaves behind his wife annette 5 children and 2 grandchildren. >> some of them spoke at the vigil thursday night in san jose. my dad was the smartest and funniest man. i know. he was always the life of the party saw this man. >> i know what i want to away from the danger he was my hero. my idol. everything i ever wanted to be and never leave home without giving your loved one. >> kiss goodbye. so was i've got. >> romo worked at the vta has an overhead line worker for 20 years and while he made his home in tracy. he grew up in rpthe central coast town of greenfield south east of salinas mayor lance walker says the news that a native son w

. >> timothy michael romo. michael joseph rudometkin. lars kepler lane. abdolvahab alaghmandan .ase join us in a moment of silence. >> thank you. i would now like to introduce latoya how are. latoya howard. welcome latoya. >> can you hear me clear out there? we have been seeking so fast into this everlasting -- [ no audio ] >> we have a generation yet to know patients and yet to know the love while labs are being struck. tenacity is needed. persistence and -- [ no audio ] . our world is an impeachment! humility, ask questions and love dialogue. humility assumes -- others. [ no audio ] mediator full of hospitality. the one who knew you and knew me. this is what i call our reality. so, i say again, we are in a dying need. until i understand humility and let love speak, i will forever be in this here reality. my condolences to the ones i have lost. loved ones and friends. may this not be though and of us coming together but soon this will be the beginning. hope. >> thank you. i do my best and yell as loud as i can. we are going to try to get through this together. thank you all for

the 3rd timothy michael romo, michael joseph from the can. do of a hub. a lot get done. and lars kepler lane this morning. we're also hearing from san jose mayor sam liccardo. he tweeted this morning saying, quote. >> alas grim toll of yesterday's shooting has extinguished are desperate hope that perhaps the final shooting victim might survive. now all we can do is what we must support our families and co-workers in pain and assist their journey to healing. and part of that healing will be getting answers as to why this happened. and how this happened. we've got joining us this morning. live from the scene of the shooting is kron. 4. sarah stinson has been following. >> the investigation there. sara. >> this morning we learned new information about the gunman 57 year-old samuel cassady. he was found, you know, he shot himself after law enforcement arrived, but he was found with 2 semiautomatic handguns and 11 magazines that were full of ammunition, which means he could have shot more people if a law enforcement didn't show up so soon here at the scene at the bt a real wa