Video shows ex-employee crashing truck into Hanford jewelry store
Police say 49-year-old Raul Arzate had worked for the company for over 20 years.
HANFORD, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man who Hanford police say drove his truck into a jewelry store before fatally shooting himself has been identified.
Authorities say the former store employee is 49-year-old Raul Arzate.
The crash and shooting happened at about 2:00 pm Thursday on 7th and Douty streets.
On Friday, police released surviellence video showing the moment Azarte slammed his truck into Candice & Co jewelry store.
Once inside the store, officials say he fired several shots at people before shooting and killing himself.
There were five people inside the business at the time.
No one was hit by the gunfire but they all suffered minor injuries during the crash.
Investigators say that Arzate had worked for the company for over 20 years.
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As the investigation continues, businesses along Main Street opened their doors Friday afternoon.
Main Street Hanford executive director Michelle Brown said the downtown business community is like a tight-knit family.
"There is going to be such an uplifting support for them. I definitely wanna do something as Main Street Hanford to get our business owners together to show our love and support," said Brown.
Thursday night's Market Place, a small business event, was canceled.
Brown said although it was safe, she didn't feel right moving forward with the event after Thursday's tragedy.
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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