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Jose Dejesus Hernandez

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

Victim Details

Jose Dejesus Hernandez, III

Male

San-jose

CA

2021-05-26

35

Jose

Dejesus Hernandez

07/15/2026

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Jose Dejesus Hernandez III, aged 35, tragically lost his life on May 26, 2021, in a mass shooting at the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) rail yard in San Jose, California. Hernandez was one of nine victims who were killed by a disgruntled colleague during an early morning meeting. The shooter, identified as Samuel Cassidy, opened fire on his co-workers before taking his own life. Hernandez, described as a "master mechanic" by his family, was known for his ability to fix anything and his pa ...
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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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    I'm truly saddened by the loss of Jose Dejesus Hernandez III and the other victims in the VTA shooti... ...Read More
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