Birmingham residence Duc Minh Bui has been arrested for shooting his co-worker at VTA in San Jose.
He was caught by police officers on September 22, 2024, at around 12:14 P.M. from his San Jose residence.
Highlights
- Duc Minh Bui is the only person responsible for the demise of his co-worker ar VTA.
- He has been taken into the Santa Clara County Main Jail by police officers.
- People thought that Duc Minh Bui s*oot at his co-worker due to a mental illness.
The incident was reported just before 10 P.M. at VTA’s Chaboya Division Yard on the 2200 block of South 7th Street.
Officers responded to the crime scene to locate a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
The victim was pronounced lifeless at the scene after the San Jose Fire Department and County EMS arrived.
Bui was the only person responsible for the co-worker’s passing in an isolated incident, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
Bui, 34, and the victim was an employee of VTA (Valley Transportation Authority). Authorities are still investigating deeply to determine the motive of the incident.
He has been taken to the Santa Clara County Main Jail on a first-degree m*rder charge. VTA employees have said security measures need to be increased for everyone.
People Thought the Incident Happened Due To Duc Minh Bui’s Battle With Depression
While the exact reason behind the incident has not been revealed yet, many people speculated that Duc k*lled his co-worker due to a mental health disorder.
Following the mass s*ooting of 2021 at VTA, many employees and their families faced mental health challenges for which the company itself provided free mental health awareness programs.
Multiple lawsuits were filed against VTA, the sheriff’s office, and Allied Universal, a private security company contracted to protect VTA facilities from both families of those who were assassinated.
Moreover, a former bus driver alleged that the mass s*ooting incident worsened his post-traumatic stress disorder.
UPDATE: Duc Minh Bui, 33, arrested on suspicion of murder in shooting death of @VTA co-worker at Chaboya Division bus yard parking lot in San Jose, per @SCCoSheriff pic.twitter.com/T3Y1Ogp7km
— Henry K. Lee (@henrykleeKTVU) September 23, 2024
VTA contracted Therapists to provide counseling sessions for the employees and their families.
Through their official websites, they announced the names of therapists who were made available to meet with employees who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, or were having difficulty communicating, focusing, or feeling stressed.
When calling the therapists for service, employees were told to carry the ID proofs to confirm whether they were VTA employees or family members of VTA employees.
UPDATE: Duc Minh Bui, 33, arrested on suspicion of murder in shooting death of @VTA co-worker at Chaboya Division bus yard parking lot in San Jose, per @SCCoSheriff pic.twitter.com/T3Y1Ogp7km
— Henry K. Lee (@henrykleeKTVU) September 23, 2024
However, the company and investigators haven’t disclosed Duc’s specific illness and health issues.
Further investigation is ongoing, and SCCSO has announced that anyone with information on this incident can inform their office at 408-808-4500.
In addition, Anonymous messages about the incident can be sent by contacting 408-808-4431.
Additional Information
- Neither the victim’s name nor the nature of Bui’s relationship with the victim were released, although Brooks Jarosaz said the pair knew each other.
- Some employees were getting off work at the time of the incident, while others learned of the s*ooting in text messages.
- Security has been increased at transit facilities following the incident.
