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Abdolvahab Alaghmandan

Case from San-jose, CA dated May 26, 2021

Victim Details

Abdolvahab Alaghmandan

Male

Middle Eastern / Arab

San-jose

CA

2021-05-26

63

Abdolvahab

Alaghmandan

07/25/2026

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Abdolvahab Alaghmandan, a 63-year-old resident of Hayward, California, tragically lost his life on May 26, 2021, during a mass shooting at the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) light rail yard in San Jose. Alaghmandan, known affectionately as "Abdi," was a substation manager who had dedicated 20 years of his life to the VTA. He had moved to the United States from Tehran, Iran, in 1995 with his wife and two sons, seeking a better life for his family. Alaghmandan was remembered by his family a ...
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  • The Mercury News: San Jose shooting: VTA gunman was ‘highly disgruntled,’ had 32 illegal high-capacity magazines
  • KTVU FOX 2: Remembering the San Jose VTA shooting victims
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    Hey everyone, I wanted to share a bit about Abdi Alaghmandan and his incredible knack for fixing thi... ...Read More
    07/28/2024
    I recently came across some details about the VTA shooting that have stayed with me, particularly ab... ...Read More
    02/16/2024
    I've been thinking about Abdi and the impact he had on those around him. It’s truly moving to hear... ...Read More
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