Santa Clara County Sheriff's detectives have made an arrest of a Valley Transportation Authority employee, Duc Minh Bui, for the fatal shooting of another VTA worker. Authorities have indicated that the incident is isolated, pinning sole responsibility on Bui. Despite being co-workers, a motive remains undetermined as investigators work to piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
The fatal shooting occurred at the VTA Chaboya Division Yard where the victim, another male transit employee, was pronounced dead due to at least one gunshot wound. The early response to the 911 call began at 9:40 PM on Friday, highlighting the swift action from emergency services, although it ultimately could not prevent the tragic outcome.
This incident marks the third occurrence of weapon-related violence involving transit employees at a VTA location in the recent past. It recalls the horrifying mass shooting that occurred at the Guadalupe Light Rail Yard in May 2021, where a VTA worker killed eight coworkers. These repeated incidents have raised concerns about safety measures within the VTA.
In response to the recent shooting, the VTA has ramped up security measures across their facilities. Mental health support is being provided to employees in light of the traumatic events, demonstrating an awareness of the psychological impacts of such violence within the workplace.
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