San Jose gunman Samuel Cassidy faced disciplinary hearing on day of attack: report

San Jose mass shooter Samuel Cassidy was set to attend a work disciplinary hearing for alleged racist comments he made on the day he gunned down nine coworkers, according to a report.

Samuel James Cassidy, whom authorities say killed nine coworkers early Wednesday in two buildings at the Valley Transportation Authority light-rail facility, was the subject of recent complaints by colleagues who claimed he made inappropriate racial remarks while on the job as a station maintenance worker, NBC Bay Area reported, citing law enforcement sources. The specific nature of the alleged remarks was not disclosed.