SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) - The city of San Jose is mourning the loss of eight innocent people who lost their lives in a mass shooting Wednesday morning.
An employee opened fire at a VTA rail yard in San Jose, killing eight people before ending his own life, authorities said.
Michael “Mikey” Rudometkin was identified as a victim killed in Wednesday’s shooting, according to San Jose officials.
San Jose City Councilmember Raul Peralez posted to Facebook sharing that his friend had passed away.
Peralez talked about the heartache after losing his close friend.
He wrote, "My family and I have lost a long time great friend and there are no words to describe the heartache we are feeling right now, especially for his family,” Peralez wrote on Facebook. “Eight families are feeling this same sense of loss tonight and our entire community is mourning as well. It has been personally tough to find the right words and I will be spending some much needed time amongst family and friends tonight. Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out and offered your thoughts and support."
The motive of the shooting is unknown at this time.
You can find a list of all the victims identified in the shooting here.
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