“We’ve had multiple reports but different people give different versions so we don’t know at this point” if another suspect was involved or to what extent, according to the Gilroy police chief.
Furthermore, Smithee said they are still investigating the suspect’s motive. “It seems this was a random act, but we’ve got a long way to go before we can determine what his motivations were,” according to him.
Separately, Gilroy City Mayor Roland Velasco issued a statement expressing his sympathy to the victims and their families. “This is a tragic incident for our community. On behalf of the City and the Gilroy City Council our thoughts and prayers go out the victims and families.”
Velasco added that the Gilroy Police Department and regional law enforcement agencies are on the scene investigating the crime. He is encouraging individuals who may have witnessed or has information about the mass shooting and the suspects to call the witness tip line at (408) 846-0583.
