Lars Kepler Lane, 63, was killed on May 26, 2021, in the mass shooting at the Valley Transportation Authority rail yard in downtown San Jose. Known as Kep to friends and family, Lane had worked as an overhead lineman for the VTA since 1999 and was one of nine VTA employees who died after a co-worker opened fire following a union meeting.

Investigators later reported the shooter had shown signs of instability and violent behavior before the attack. Lane’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit on the one-year anniversary, naming the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, and Universal Protection Service, alleging those entities failed to prevent the gunman from carrying out the attack despite being aware of his dangerous propensities. His widow, Vicki Lane, issued a statement about the family’s heartbreak and their pursuit of accountability.

Who knew Lars Kepler Lane or has information about his work at the VTA that could shed light on what happened that day?