Killer Takes Four With Him

"Santa Clara, CA - Santa Clara police were investigating a shooting Sunday night that left five people dead and two more, including an infant, fighting for their lives.

"Santa Clara police Lt. Phil Cooke said police were summoned to a home on Headen Way in the upscale Rivermark community at about 8:30 p.m. by a report of an injured person.

"`When they got here, they found multiple gunshot victims inside the home,` Cooke said. `There are five confirmed deceased inside the home. Two others were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.`

"The ages of the dead ranged from adult to a very young child, Cooke said. The infant and an adult were transported to the hospital with severe injuries, he said.

"`We believe the suspect is among the deceased,` he said.

"Barely two hours into the investigation, Cooke said he was not releasing any further details about the crime scene, including why police believed the suspect was among the dead."

From SFGate...