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FBI investigating San Bernardino shooting as act of terrorism – latest updates FBI investigating San Bernardino shooting as act of terrorism – latest updates
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7.57pm GMT19:577.57pm GMT19:57
FBI briefingFBI briefing
Updated at 7.58pm GMT Updated at 8.05pm GMT
7.43pm GMT19:437.43pm GMT19:43
Sheriff John McMahon says he’s confident in his forces to confront sudden and devastating crimes.Sheriff John McMahon says he’s confident in his forces to confront sudden and devastating crimes.
Based on how law enforcement responded to the shooting and subsequent hunt for suspects, he says: “I truly believe we are prepared to deal with whatever threat or incident occurs.”Based on how law enforcement responded to the shooting and subsequent hunt for suspects, he says: “I truly believe we are prepared to deal with whatever threat or incident occurs.”
With that the press conference ends.With that the press conference ends.
7.40pm GMT19:407.40pm GMT19:40
Bowdich says he does not know whether Malik somehow radicalized her husband.Bowdich says he does not know whether Malik somehow radicalized her husband.
“I don’t know the answer whether she influenced him or not. Being a husband myself we’re all influenced to some extent, but I don’t know the answer.”“I don’t know the answer whether she influenced him or not. Being a husband myself we’re all influenced to some extent, but I don’t know the answer.”
He says “of course” he’s concerned about the fact that the suspects were not on law enforcement’s radar before the attack. “Of course I’m concerned. We didn’t know. There’s nothing that we’ve seen yet that would’ve triggered us to know.He says “of course” he’s concerned about the fact that the suspects were not on law enforcement’s radar before the attack. “Of course I’m concerned. We didn’t know. There’s nothing that we’ve seen yet that would’ve triggered us to know.
When you go into a crime scene like that it’s one of the most heinous things you’ll ever see, it’s horrific.When you go into a crime scene like that it’s one of the most heinous things you’ll ever see, it’s horrific.
Bowdich repeats that investigators know of no credible threat at this time, and makes an appeal to calm and solidarity to the people of San Bernardino.Bowdich repeats that investigators know of no credible threat at this time, and makes an appeal to calm and solidarity to the people of San Bernardino.
We are with you we stand by you, we are are focused, the FBI’s number one mandate is to protect the homeland from attack. Do not let this cause mass hysteria. We’re not there. we’re not there at a ll. We have a long-term , very complex investigation.We are with you we stand by you, we are are focused, the FBI’s number one mandate is to protect the homeland from attack. Do not let this cause mass hysteria. We’re not there. we’re not there at a ll. We have a long-term , very complex investigation.
I assure the American public we will do everything in our power within the law to get that done.”I assure the American public we will do everything in our power within the law to get that done.”
7.35pm GMT19:357.35pm GMT19:35
Asked about the “telephonic communications” with other suspects, Bowdich says he only knows of contacts made within the United States at this stage.Asked about the “telephonic communications” with other suspects, Bowdich says he only knows of contacts made within the United States at this stage.
“I am not aware of all the overseas connections at this point, we are working with all our foreign partners on that.”“I am not aware of all the overseas connections at this point, we are working with all our foreign partners on that.”
He’s asked about the two guns bought on behalf of Syed Farook by someone the authorities have described as “an acquaintance”.He’s asked about the two guns bought on behalf of Syed Farook by someone the authorities have described as “an acquaintance”.
“There is a person we know of their location, who purchased those weapons. But I’m going to let ATF” handle those questions, Bowdich says. “The person is not under arrest at this point.”“There is a person we know of their location, who purchased those weapons. But I’m going to let ATF” handle those questions, Bowdich says. “The person is not under arrest at this point.”
7.32pm GMT19:327.32pm GMT19:32
Asked about the rush of reporters into the suspects’ home, Bowdich says the FBI had returned authority to the apartment back to the owners after their search.Asked about the rush of reporters into the suspects’ home, Bowdich says the FBI had returned authority to the apartment back to the owners after their search.
Last night we turned that over back to the residents, … Once we’re out we don’t have control of it … We leave anytime we execute a lawful search warrant, we leave a list of all the items seized with that search warrant.Last night we turned that over back to the residents, … Once we’re out we don’t have control of it … We leave anytime we execute a lawful search warrant, we leave a list of all the items seized with that search warrant.
Bowdich says that the FBI is piecing together the suspects’ travel history, only confirming that Syed Farook “travelled overseas in 2013”.Bowdich says that the FBI is piecing together the suspects’ travel history, only confirming that Syed Farook “travelled overseas in 2013”.
Farook and his then fiancee, Tashfeen Malik, came to the US in 2014 from Saudi Arabia.Farook and his then fiancee, Tashfeen Malik, came to the US in 2014 from Saudi Arabia.
“He was not under active surveillance, I am not aware and I do not believe that there was any kind of investigation pending on him.”“He was not under active surveillance, I am not aware and I do not believe that there was any kind of investigation pending on him.”
7.30pm GMT19:307.30pm GMT19:30
“There’s a number of pieces of evidence that have essentially pushed us off the cliff,” Bowdich says, and “we are now investigating that this is now an act of terrorism.”“There’s a number of pieces of evidence that have essentially pushed us off the cliff,” Bowdich says, and “we are now investigating that this is now an act of terrorism.”
There are no other suspects currently under arrest, it is possible that there will be some in the future. We don’t know.”There are no other suspects currently under arrest, it is possible that there will be some in the future. We don’t know.”
He says some of the digital media has been damaged, and that investigators are still hunting for what motivated the attacks.He says some of the digital media has been damaged, and that investigators are still hunting for what motivated the attacks.
“Are there others, and are they based in the US, are they outside the US – we don’t know the answers.”“Are there others, and are they based in the US, are they outside the US – we don’t know the answers.”
7.27pm GMT19:277.27pm GMT19:27
Bowdich says that one of the suspects made a “telephonic connection” with someone else the FBI is investigating.Bowdich says that one of the suspects made a “telephonic connection” with someone else the FBI is investigating.
What I’m ready to confirm is that there are some telephonic connections between these two individuals, at least one of these individuals, and other subjects of our investigation.”What I’m ready to confirm is that there are some telephonic connections between these two individuals, at least one of these individuals, and other subjects of our investigation.”
7.25pm GMT19:257.25pm GMT19:25
Besides bombs and ammunition, “we have also uncovered evidence that these suspects attempted to destroy” digital evidence, Bowdich says.Besides bombs and ammunition, “we have also uncovered evidence that these suspects attempted to destroy” digital evidence, Bowdich says.
“We found two cellphones in a nearby trash can, those cellphones were actually crushed. … We do continue to exploit the data from those cellphones. We do hope that the digital fingerprints that were left by these individuals will lead us to their motivations.”“We found two cellphones in a nearby trash can, those cellphones were actually crushed. … We do continue to exploit the data from those cellphones. We do hope that the digital fingerprints that were left by these individuals will lead us to their motivations.”
Bowdich says the FBI has established a national hotline if they have any information that pertains to the case. “Please do not send us things that are obviously not pertinent to this matter,” he says, “but if you think you have in any form or fashion pertains, please send it.”Bowdich says the FBI has established a national hotline if they have any information that pertains to the case. “Please do not send us things that are obviously not pertinent to this matter,” he says, “but if you think you have in any form or fashion pertains, please send it.”
Updated at 7.26pm GMTUpdated at 7.26pm GMT
7.23pm GMT19:237.23pm GMT19:23
FBI: shooting was act of terrorismFBI: shooting was act of terrorism
FBI assistant director David Bowdich begins his statement by addressing the victims and their families: “just remember they are first in this scenario.”FBI assistant director David Bowdich begins his statement by addressing the victims and their families: “just remember they are first in this scenario.”
“This is a very complex investigation, this is a very long-term investigation,” Bowdich says.“This is a very complex investigation, this is a very long-term investigation,” Bowdich says.
“As of today, based on the information and the facts that we know … we are now investigating these horrific acts as an act of terrorism.”“As of today, based on the information and the facts that we know … we are now investigating these horrific acts as an act of terrorism.”
7.21pm GMT19:217.21pm GMT19:21
Police chief Jarrod Burguan is giving a press conference.Police chief Jarrod Burguan is giving a press conference.
He describes an incident that took place in the days before Wednesday’s mass shooting: “suspicious circumstances that were noted” about a man who asked a movie theater security guard about movie times, theater hours, etc.He describes an incident that took place in the days before Wednesday’s mass shooting: “suspicious circumstances that were noted” about a man who asked a movie theater security guard about movie times, theater hours, etc.
Burguan says there’s no reason to connect the event with the shooting, but he wanted to address rumors of the incident.Burguan says there’s no reason to connect the event with the shooting, but he wanted to address rumors of the incident.
“We don’t have any credible information to indicate that there’s a threat to this region right now.”“We don’t have any credible information to indicate that there’s a threat to this region right now.”
He says that at this point the San Bernardino police will give the reins of the investigation to the FBI, although they will continue to work together.He says that at this point the San Bernardino police will give the reins of the investigation to the FBI, although they will continue to work together.
7.14pm GMT19:147.14pm GMT19:14
Not only reporters walked into the suspects’ apartment, my colleague Tom Dart reports from Redlands. “Maya Pawooskar used to live close by and drove a couple of miles from to quench her curiosity…”Not only reporters walked into the suspects’ apartment, my colleague Tom Dart reports from Redlands. “Maya Pawooskar used to live close by and drove a couple of miles from to quench her curiosity…”
“Actually I saw it asked in the White House press conference, asking the press secretary how is that they’re allowing? So I thought, I’d better go quickly before they stop!” she said.“Actually I saw it asked in the White House press conference, asking the press secretary how is that they’re allowing? So I thought, I’d better go quickly before they stop!” she said.
The house was less damaged than she had imagined from watching police storm suspects’ homes on television crime dramas.The house was less damaged than she had imagined from watching police storm suspects’ homes on television crime dramas.
“I think it was a little better than what they show on TV. I thought there would be more holes in the walls and stuff like that.“I think it was a little better than what they show on TV. I thought there would be more holes in the walls and stuff like that.
The funny thing was, people were on top of the couches, on top of it all. When I went in it was chaos. I think there were like 50,100 reporters in there,” she said.The funny thing was, people were on top of the couches, on top of it all. When I went in it was chaos. I think there were like 50,100 reporters in there,” she said.
Updated at 7.15pm GMTUpdated at 7.15pm GMT
7.02pm GMT19:027.02pm GMT19:02
Suspect Tashfeen Malik violated Facebook’s policies with her profile, the social network has told CNBC.Suspect Tashfeen Malik violated Facebook’s policies with her profile, the social network has told CNBC.
Earlier on Friday federal officials told the AP and Reuters that Malik had posted a message in praise of Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. They said she used an alias, and that she and her husband tried to destroy some electronic devices before they shot dead 14 people at the Inland Regional Center on Wednesday.Earlier on Friday federal officials told the AP and Reuters that Malik had posted a message in praise of Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. They said she used an alias, and that she and her husband tried to destroy some electronic devices before they shot dead 14 people at the Inland Regional Center on Wednesday.
Facebook tells CNBC it identified & removed suspect Tashfeen Malik's profile for violating its standards, is cooperating w/ law enforcement.Facebook tells CNBC it identified & removed suspect Tashfeen Malik's profile for violating its standards, is cooperating w/ law enforcement.
A Facebook executive has told Mashable that Malik’s profile was suspended because it praised terror acts, a violation of the company’s policy to prevent terror groups from using the site for propaganda or organizing.A Facebook executive has told Mashable that Malik’s profile was suspended because it praised terror acts, a violation of the company’s policy to prevent terror groups from using the site for propaganda or organizing.
Updated at 7.12pm GMTUpdated at 7.12pm GMT
6.52pm GMT18:526.52pm GMT18:52
What we know so farWhat we know so far
A summary of what we know of Wednesday’s shooting rampage in San Bernardino, California, that left 14 people dead, 21 wounded, and two suspects killed by police after a car chase and gunfight.A summary of what we know of Wednesday’s shooting rampage in San Bernardino, California, that left 14 people dead, 21 wounded, and two suspects killed by police after a car chase and gunfight.
The FBI and San Bernardino police are scheduled to give an update on the investigation at 11am Pacific (2pm ET, 7pm GMT).The FBI and San Bernardino police are scheduled to give an update on the investigation at 11am Pacific (2pm ET, 7pm GMT).
The investigationThe investigation
Related: Police officer Mike Madden tells of 'pure panic' at San Bernardino shooting sceneRelated: Police officer Mike Madden tells of 'pure panic' at San Bernardino shooting scene
The victimsThe victims
Related: San Bernardino victims include man who followed love to CaliforniaRelated: San Bernardino victims include man who followed love to California
In WashingtonIn Washington
Related: Republicans line up to crush gun control efforts in wake of San BernardinoRelated: Republicans line up to crush gun control efforts in wake of San Bernardino
Updated at 6.58pm GMTUpdated at 6.58pm GMT
6.49pm GMT18:496.49pm GMT18:49
At the White House, press secretary Josh Earnest is asked whether Obama has a rhetoric problem.At the White House, press secretary Josh Earnest is asked whether Obama has a rhetoric problem.
“Maybe he does in the mind of his critics,” Earnest says, “but he certainly doesn’t when it comes to his resolve in confronting terrorism and keeping the country safe.“Maybe he does in the mind of his critics,” Earnest says, “but he certainly doesn’t when it comes to his resolve in confronting terrorism and keeping the country safe.
Earnest: If there is information collected that highlights the need for a change in our security policy, we will implement that immediately.Earnest: If there is information collected that highlights the need for a change in our security policy, we will implement that immediately.
And in Redlands, California, the landlord Doyle Miller has flushed out the media and is boarding up the entrances to the suspects’ apartment again.And in Redlands, California, the landlord Doyle Miller has flushed out the media and is boarding up the entrances to the suspects’ apartment again.
An absolute circus here at shooting suspects' apartment. Door being boarded back up by landlord. pic.twitter.com/Bs0rNQVVXpAn absolute circus here at shooting suspects' apartment. Door being boarded back up by landlord. pic.twitter.com/Bs0rNQVVXp
6.40pm GMT18:406.40pm GMT18:40
“The president’s top priority is homeland security and countering terrorism and protecting the American people,” Earnest tells a reporter. “There’s no parsing that.”“The president’s top priority is homeland security and countering terrorism and protecting the American people,” Earnest tells a reporter. “There’s no parsing that.”
He says the president is “firmly behind” a proposal to ban gun sales from people who are on the no-fly list. The principle is “common sense and self-evident”, he says.He says the president is “firmly behind” a proposal to ban gun sales from people who are on the no-fly list. The principle is “common sense and self-evident”, he says.
“If the government has determined it’s too dangerous for you to board an airplane you should not be legally able to purchase a firearm.”“If the government has determined it’s too dangerous for you to board an airplane you should not be legally able to purchase a firearm.”
6.29pm GMT18:296.29pm GMT18:29
Barack Obama summoned the attorney general, FBI director and other top security officials to discuss the investigation into the mass shooting, Josh Earnest tells reporters at the White House.Barack Obama summoned the attorney general, FBI director and other top security officials to discuss the investigation into the mass shooting, Josh Earnest tells reporters at the White House.
Earnest adds that Obama spoke with them about what steps could be taken to prevent mass shootings and terrorist attacks – but again declines to call the San Bernardino a lone wolf attack.Earnest adds that Obama spoke with them about what steps could be taken to prevent mass shootings and terrorist attacks – but again declines to call the San Bernardino a lone wolf attack.
He then says that authorities have done an admirable job of preventing attacks: “the number of plots that have been disrupted has been a pretty good accounting.”He then says that authorities have done an admirable job of preventing attacks: “the number of plots that have been disrupted has been a pretty good accounting.”
The president has talked before about how disrupting lone wolf plots is probably the most significant challenge facing homeland security enforcement.”The president has talked before about how disrupting lone wolf plots is probably the most significant challenge facing homeland security enforcement.”
6.23pm GMT18:236.23pm GMT18:23
Kelly McBride, an ethicist at the journalism education center the Poynter Institute, tells my colleague Jessica Glenza that the live broadcasts by news networks of the suspects’ home, so soon after the mass shooting, are “clearly” an invasion of privacy.Kelly McBride, an ethicist at the journalism education center the Poynter Institute, tells my colleague Jessica Glenza that the live broadcasts by news networks of the suspects’ home, so soon after the mass shooting, are “clearly” an invasion of privacy.
“In journalism we often invade people’s privacy with a journalistic purpose, but when you’re broadcasting live you have no way of bringing context to what you’re doing or creating any sort of process for making the judgements about which pieces of information are relevant to the story that you’re trying to tell.”“In journalism we often invade people’s privacy with a journalistic purpose, but when you’re broadcasting live you have no way of bringing context to what you’re doing or creating any sort of process for making the judgements about which pieces of information are relevant to the story that you’re trying to tell.”
The Los Angeles’ Times Kate Mather and NPR’s Maya Sugarman are among the reporters at the home, where journalists themselves are doubting whether they should be inside.The Los Angeles’ Times Kate Mather and NPR’s Maya Sugarman are among the reporters at the home, where journalists themselves are doubting whether they should be inside.
Neighbors are also showing up and walking through. Again, the building owner let us in (and is doing interviews outside.) Unprecedented.Neighbors are also showing up and walking through. Again, the building owner let us in (and is doing interviews outside.) Unprecedented.
Reporters to eachother: this is "abnormal," this is "vulturism." I felt very uncomfortable being in there. #SBShootingReporters to eachother: this is "abnormal," this is "vulturism." I felt very uncomfortable being in there. #SBShooting
6.18pm GMT18:186.18pm GMT18:18
Like other officials Earnest won’t go on the record about calling the mass shooting terrorism related.Like other officials Earnest won’t go on the record about calling the mass shooting terrorism related.
It’s far too early to reach that kind of conclusion, we’re still learning exactly what was motivating these individuals, what steps they took to carry out this terrible crime.It’s far too early to reach that kind of conclusion, we’re still learning exactly what was motivating these individuals, what steps they took to carry out this terrible crime.
Before we make any grand pronouncements along those lines it’s important for our investigators to find out what happened.Before we make any grand pronouncements along those lines it’s important for our investigators to find out what happened.
6.16pm GMT18:166.16pm GMT18:16
Back in Washington, Earnest is remarking on broader terror concerns. My colleague David Smith is at the White House.Back in Washington, Earnest is remarking on broader terror concerns. My colleague David Smith is at the White House.
Earnest: It is difficult to disrupt lone wolf attacks, but the record of disrupting these kind of attacks before they're carried out is goodEarnest: It is difficult to disrupt lone wolf attacks, but the record of disrupting these kind of attacks before they're carried out is good
Asked if there was a major intelligence failure, Earnest replies: "At this point it's far too early to reach that kind of conclusion."Asked if there was a major intelligence failure, Earnest replies: "At this point it's far too early to reach that kind of conclusion."
6.11pm GMT18:116.11pm GMT18:11
FBI did not authorize press entryFBI did not authorize press entry
The FBI has called back with an equivocal answer about the suspects’ apartment.The FBI has called back with an equivocal answer about the suspects’ apartment.
Lourdes Arocho, spokesperson for FBI Los Angeles field office, told my colleague Jessica Glenza: “I can only tell you that the FBI finished its search. I don’t know who authorized that entry.”Lourdes Arocho, spokesperson for FBI Los Angeles field office, told my colleague Jessica Glenza: “I can only tell you that the FBI finished its search. I don’t know who authorized that entry.”
“Our search of that location is over,” Arocho said. “Details about that will be discussed at our press conference at 11am.”“Our search of that location is over,” Arocho said. “Details about that will be discussed at our press conference at 11am.”
The briefing will be at 2pm ET (7pm GMT).The briefing will be at 2pm ET (7pm GMT).
Updated at 6.16pm GMTUpdated at 6.16pm GMT
6.09pm GMT18:096.09pm GMT18:09
Earnest comments on the Senate votes on two gun control measures.Earnest comments on the Senate votes on two gun control measures.
We saw just yesterday that Republicans stood up once again with the NRA and in the face of common sense to vote down a measure that would close the loophole on background checks. Currently individuals can purchase firearms over the internet and at a gun show without going through a background check. …We saw just yesterday that Republicans stood up once again with the NRA and in the face of common sense to vote down a measure that would close the loophole on background checks. Currently individuals can purchase firearms over the internet and at a gun show without going through a background check. …
It doesn’t make sense if we’re committed to making it harder for individuals that are criminals, that are the subject to a court order, or have mental problems, documented mental problems. We shouldn’t make it so easy for them to get a gun.It doesn’t make sense if we’re committed to making it harder for individuals that are criminals, that are the subject to a court order, or have mental problems, documented mental problems. We shouldn’t make it so easy for them to get a gun.
And we can do that without undermining the basic rights of law-abiding Americans, but once again Republicans blocked that effort.And we can do that without undermining the basic rights of law-abiding Americans, but once again Republicans blocked that effort.
He again refers questions about the Redlands apartment to the FBI and San Bernardino police.He again refers questions about the Redlands apartment to the FBI and San Bernardino police.
6.05pm GMT18:056.05pm GMT18:05
At the White House, press secretary Josh Earnest is holding a briefing, saying the FBI will give an update on the investigation later Friday.At the White House, press secretary Josh Earnest is holding a briefing, saying the FBI will give an update on the investigation later Friday.
A reporter asks about the continuing scene at the shooters’ apartment. Earnest demurs: “for decisions about the investigation I’d refer you either to local or federal law enforcement.”A reporter asks about the continuing scene at the shooters’ apartment. Earnest demurs: “for decisions about the investigation I’d refer you either to local or federal law enforcement.”
He refuses to come down on the surreal broadcast out of southern California: “just watching it like the rest of you.”He refuses to come down on the surreal broadcast out of southern California: “just watching it like the rest of you.”
Updated at 6.31pm GMTUpdated at 6.31pm GMT
6.00pm GMT18:006.00pm GMT18:00
Journalists have rushed into the suspects’ apartment and rifled through the items within, including ID documents, baby books and a crib.Journalists have rushed into the suspects’ apartment and rifled through the items within, including ID documents, baby books and a crib.
A spokesperson for the FBI’s Los Angeles office said she would call back about whether media should be on a property that, 48-hours ago, held thousands of rounds of ammunition and improvised explosives. Law enforcement officers have not arrived at the scene.A spokesperson for the FBI’s Los Angeles office said she would call back about whether media should be on a property that, 48-hours ago, held thousands of rounds of ammunition and improvised explosives. Law enforcement officers have not arrived at the scene.
5.44pm GMT17:445.44pm GMT17:44
We’ve just called the FBI to ask whether press should even be allowed into the suspects’ apartment during an active investigation, and a press officer has promised to call us back promptly.We’ve just called the FBI to ask whether press should even be allowed into the suspects’ apartment during an active investigation, and a press officer has promised to call us back promptly.
The Guardian’s Tom Dart is outside the home; CNN, MSNBC and other outlets say the landlord has agreed to let reporters inside.The Guardian’s Tom Dart is outside the home; CNN, MSNBC and other outlets say the landlord has agreed to let reporters inside.
CNN's @StephanieElam now live inside the home now pic.twitter.com/qopH1aPp7sCNN's @StephanieElam now live inside the home now pic.twitter.com/qopH1aPp7s
5.36pm GMT17:365.36pm GMT17:36
Other news crews and reporters, including Kate Mather of the Los Angeles Times, are now also in the apartment, as the surreal live tour of the residence continues.Other news crews and reporters, including Kate Mather of the Los Angeles Times, are now also in the apartment, as the surreal live tour of the residence continues.
The apartment’s landlord has reportedly given permission to the press to inspect the home, but at least one network (MSNBC) has broken a longstanding ethical taboo: the network broadcast unedited images of ID documents, and photos with unidentified people and family, including an infant, on live television.The apartment’s landlord has reportedly given permission to the press to inspect the home, but at least one network (MSNBC) has broken a longstanding ethical taboo: the network broadcast unedited images of ID documents, and photos with unidentified people and family, including an infant, on live television.
Updated at 6.16pm GMTUpdated at 6.16pm GMT
5.28pm GMT17:285.28pm GMT17:28
Press enter suspects' homePress enter suspects' home
In a bizarre spectacle MSNBC has arrived at the Redlands apartment rented by the suspects, taken down the barricaded door with the owner’s permission, and is touring around the inside of the apartment on live TV.In a bizarre spectacle MSNBC has arrived at the Redlands apartment rented by the suspects, taken down the barricaded door with the owner’s permission, and is touring around the inside of the apartment on live TV.
An anchor is paging through family photos albums, inspecting a baby’s crib, and going through items in their bathroom. The cameras are panning through baby photos, passport photos, stairwells of what appears to be a mostly average normal.An anchor is paging through family photos albums, inspecting a baby’s crib, and going through items in their bathroom. The cameras are panning through baby photos, passport photos, stairwells of what appears to be a mostly average normal.
The anchor shows Tashfeen Farook’s driver’s license on national television and talks about social security cards, baby books in Arabic and various documents lying on a table.The anchor shows Tashfeen Farook’s driver’s license on national television and talks about social security cards, baby books in Arabic and various documents lying on a table.
MSNBC now in the suspect's bathroom showing photos and speculating who they areMSNBC now in the suspect's bathroom showing photos and speculating who they are
Never seen a tour of a residence of an alleged criminal... That was strange.Never seen a tour of a residence of an alleged criminal... That was strange.
Updated at 5.48pm GMTUpdated at 5.48pm GMT
5.01pm GMT17:015.01pm GMT17:01
The Associated Press has also heard from a US law enforcement official that suspet Tashfeen Malik used an alias on Facebook to announce her allegiance to Islamic State extremists.The Associated Press has also heard from a US law enforcement official that suspet Tashfeen Malik used an alias on Facebook to announce her allegiance to Islamic State extremists.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity, and said the Facebook user deleted the messages before Wednesday’s mass shooting. Another official told the AP that Malik expressed “admiration” for the militant group’s leader, but that there was no indication anyone with the group communicated with her.The official spoke on condition of anonymity, and said the Facebook user deleted the messages before Wednesday’s mass shooting. Another official told the AP that Malik expressed “admiration” for the militant group’s leader, but that there was no indication anyone with the group communicated with her.
Investigators are also trying to determine whether workplace disputes between Malik’s husband, Syed Farook, and his colleagues may have induced the rampage. A friend of one of the victims told the AP she had heard of altercations between Farook and at least one coworker.Investigators are also trying to determine whether workplace disputes between Malik’s husband, Syed Farook, and his colleagues may have induced the rampage. A friend of one of the victims told the AP she had heard of altercations between Farook and at least one coworker.
Kuuleme Stephens said she happened to call Nicholas Thalasinos while her friend was talking with Farook at work. She said Thalasinos, a Messianic Jew who was passionately pro-Israel, told her Farook “doesn’t agree that Islam is not a peaceful religion.” Stephens said Farook replied that Americans don’t understand Islam.Kuuleme Stephens said she happened to call Nicholas Thalasinos while her friend was talking with Farook at work. She said Thalasinos, a Messianic Jew who was passionately pro-Israel, told her Farook “doesn’t agree that Islam is not a peaceful religion.” Stephens said Farook replied that Americans don’t understand Islam.
“I don’t know how to talk with him,” Thalasinos said, according to Stephens.“I don’t know how to talk with him,” Thalasinos said, according to Stephens.
Thalasinos’ widow, Jennifer, told the New York Post on Thursday that her husband was “anti-Muslim” .Thalasinos’ widow, Jennifer, told the New York Post on Thursday that her husband was “anti-Muslim” .
“He knew he was Muslim, and with our faith, they may not necessarily have got along,” she said. Thalasinos peppered his Facebook page with comments decrying extremists.“He knew he was Muslim, and with our faith, they may not necessarily have got along,” she said. Thalasinos peppered his Facebook page with comments decrying extremists.
Police, officials and Barack Obama have said the shooting may be a case of “mixed motives”, and have so far declined to call the shooting “terrorism”.Police, officials and Barack Obama have said the shooting may be a case of “mixed motives”, and have so far declined to call the shooting “terrorism”.
Updated at 5.06pm GMTUpdated at 5.06pm GMT
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Suspect Tashfeen Malik lived most of her life in Saudi Arabia, Reuters reports, citing Pakistani officials who have investigated the 27-year-old’s history before her 2014 arrival in the US.Suspect Tashfeen Malik lived most of her life in Saudi Arabia, Reuters reports, citing Pakistani officials who have investigated the 27-year-old’s history before her 2014 arrival in the US.
Malik moved to Saudi Arabia from Pakistan 25 years ago but returned home to study as a pharmacist, according to the Pakistani officials.Malik moved to Saudi Arabia from Pakistan 25 years ago but returned home to study as a pharmacist, according to the Pakistani officials.
The officials said Malik was from the Layyah district in southern Punjab, and she returned to Pakistan five or six years ago to complete a degree from Bahauddin Zakariya University in Multan.The officials said Malik was from the Layyah district in southern Punjab, and she returned to Pakistan five or six years ago to complete a degree from Bahauddin Zakariya University in Multan.
A family member said he had been contacted by Pakistani intelligence as part of the investigation of Wednesday’s deadly shooting in San Bernardino, California.A family member said he had been contacted by Pakistani intelligence as part of the investigation of Wednesday’s deadly shooting in San Bernardino, California.
Reuters also quotes a US government source on the investigation into whether Malik’s husband, 28-year-old Syed Farook, had a dispute with a coworker.Reuters also quotes a US government source on the investigation into whether Malik’s husband, 28-year-old Syed Farook, had a dispute with a coworker.
Investigators looking into the San Bernardino shooting are examining whether alleged shooter Syed Rizwan Farook had an argument with a coworker who denounced “inherent dangers of Islam,” a US. government source said on Friday.Investigators looking into the San Bernardino shooting are examining whether alleged shooter Syed Rizwan Farook had an argument with a coworker who denounced “inherent dangers of Islam,” a US. government source said on Friday.
The source also told Reuters that the couple had attempted to destroy hard drives and other electronic devices before the shooting.The source also told Reuters that the couple had attempted to destroy hard drives and other electronic devices before the shooting.
Updated at 4.50pm GMTUpdated at 4.50pm GMT
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Report: shooter supported IsisReport: shooter supported Isis
Shooter Tashfeen Malik reportedly pledged her support to the Islamic State (Isis) on Facebook, two federal officials have told Reuters and other news outlets.Shooter Tashfeen Malik reportedly pledged her support to the Islamic State (Isis) on Facebook, two federal officials have told Reuters and other news outlets.
Officials have made no public statement about such a post. The Guardian could not confirm reports citing various officials, who all spoke on condition of anonymity.Officials have made no public statement about such a post. The Guardian could not confirm reports citing various officials, who all spoke on condition of anonymity.
The officials told Reuters that the finding, if confirmed, could be a “game changer” in the investigation. The message was posted on a Facebook account that used a different name than Malik, and allegedly pledged her support for Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.The officials told Reuters that the finding, if confirmed, could be a “game changer” in the investigation. The message was posted on a Facebook account that used a different name than Malik, and allegedly pledged her support for Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
CNN reported that officials have no evidence the attack was directed by Isis militants, but rather believe the couple were inspired by the jihadi group.CNN reported that officials have no evidence the attack was directed by Isis militants, but rather believe the couple were inspired by the jihadi group.
Officials have so far refused to characterize the mass shooting as terrorism.Officials have so far refused to characterize the mass shooting as terrorism.
Malik, 27, came to the US in 2014 on a “fiancee visa” and married suspect Syed Farook, 28. Malik held a Pakistani passport and was living in Saudi Arabia before coming to the US.Malik, 27, came to the US in 2014 on a “fiancee visa” and married suspect Syed Farook, 28. Malik held a Pakistani passport and was living in Saudi Arabia before coming to the US.
Updated at 4.31pm GMTUpdated at 4.31pm GMT
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Next week victims’ relatives and survivors of gun violence will hold 265 vigils around the US, led by a ceremony in Washington, to remember the people killed since 14 December 2012, the day a gunman murdered 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut.Next week victims’ relatives and survivors of gun violence will hold 265 vigils around the US, led by a ceremony in Washington, to remember the people killed since 14 December 2012, the day a gunman murdered 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut.
The organizers, under the banner of the Newtown Foundation, hope that the vigils were stir the beginnings of a movement to reduce gun violence in the US, which has suffered more than 1,000 mass shootings since that day. They inviteThe organizers, under the banner of the Newtown Foundation, hope that the vigils were stir the beginnings of a movement to reduce gun violence in the US, which has suffered more than 1,000 mass shootings since that day. They invite
We must not accept these senseless tragedies as the new normal. We must do something to end this bloodshed. …We must not accept these senseless tragedies as the new normal. We must do something to end this bloodshed. …
We invite you to join us in honoring the victims lost to gun violence from San Bernardino, Colorado Springs, Roseberg, Roanoke, Lafayette, Chattanooga, Charleston, Isla Vista, Fort Hood, Navy Yard, Sandy Hook, Oak Creek, Aurora, Oakland, Seal Beach, Tucson, Manchester, Virginia Tech, Columbine, Chicago, Hartford, Bridgeport, LA, Dallas, NYC etc.We invite you to join us in honoring the victims lost to gun violence from San Bernardino, Colorado Springs, Roseberg, Roanoke, Lafayette, Chattanooga, Charleston, Isla Vista, Fort Hood, Navy Yard, Sandy Hook, Oak Creek, Aurora, Oakland, Seal Beach, Tucson, Manchester, Virginia Tech, Columbine, Chicago, Hartford, Bridgeport, LA, Dallas, NYC etc.
The vigils will be held 9-14 December, with the main event at St Marks Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill.The vigils will be held 9-14 December, with the main event at St Marks Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill.
Democratic candidate for president Hillary Clinton has called for a “national movement” to support gun control, and former representative Gabrielle Giffords, herself the victim of a shooting, made an emotional appeal for the same on Thursday.Democratic candidate for president Hillary Clinton has called for a “national movement” to support gun control, and former representative Gabrielle Giffords, herself the victim of a shooting, made an emotional appeal for the same on Thursday.
As a country and a people, we must reckon with the fact that these types of gun tragedies simply don’t happen as often in other countries. Other countries have evil people. Other countries have violent people.As a country and a people, we must reckon with the fact that these types of gun tragedies simply don’t happen as often in other countries. Other countries have evil people. Other countries have violent people.
But our country stands nearly alone in the rate of people murdered with guns.But our country stands nearly alone in the rate of people murdered with guns.
America is an extraordinary place. But these tragedies make us stand out in the worst of ways. This is not the America we strive for. We have to do better. And we can.America is an extraordinary place. But these tragedies make us stand out in the worst of ways. This is not the America we strive for. We have to do better. And we can.
The Newtown Foundation has collected photographs of some of the hundreds of people killed by mass shootings since 2012.The Newtown Foundation has collected photographs of some of the hundreds of people killed by mass shootings since 2012.
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A routine staff meeting, a possibly life-saving bathroom break and a innocuous question – “where’s Syed?” – are recounted by survivors of the conference room shooting targeted by Wednesday’s suspects.A routine staff meeting, a possibly life-saving bathroom break and a innocuous question – “where’s Syed?” – are recounted by survivors of the conference room shooting targeted by Wednesday’s suspects.
The Washington Post interviewed survivors Patrick Baccari and Chris Nwadike, both employees of the county health department where one of the shooters worked.The Washington Post interviewed survivors Patrick Baccari and Chris Nwadike, both employees of the county health department where one of the shooters worked.
Baccari arrived to find his co-worker Syed Farook sitting at a table by himself. He was wearing a button-down shirt and a long beard. Baccari walked over to join him. “Ready to be bored?” Baccari asked, because that was always their joke. …Baccari arrived to find his co-worker Syed Farook sitting at a table by himself. He was wearing a button-down shirt and a long beard. Baccari walked over to join him. “Ready to be bored?” Baccari asked, because that was always their joke. …
“I’m ready,” he would remember Farook telling him and smiling back.“I’m ready,” he would remember Farook telling him and smiling back.
A technician wheeled out a lectern. A supervisor stood up to welcome them. At some point after the first hour, Farook got up and left his papers on the table and his jacket on the back of his chair.A technician wheeled out a lectern. A supervisor stood up to welcome them. At some point after the first hour, Farook got up and left his papers on the table and his jacket on the back of his chair.
“Where’s Syed?” Baccari remembered someone at the table asking.“Where’s Syed?” Baccari remembered someone at the table asking.
A supervisor gave everyone a five-minute bathroom break, and Baccari and Nawidke had left for the men’s room when Farook returned with his wife, black masks, four guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and a remote-controlled pipe bomb.A supervisor gave everyone a five-minute bathroom break, and Baccari and Nawidke had left for the men’s room when Farook returned with his wife, black masks, four guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and a remote-controlled pipe bomb.
Baccari was reaching for a towel to dry his hands when a bullet ripped through the dispenser and sent shrapnel spraying across the room. “Get down, get down, get down!” Baccari yelled, even though he had no idea what was happening. They dove for cover on the floor. Nwadike hid in a stall. Parts of the ceiling fell down on them, and they pushed the bathroom door closed with their legs. Nwadike thought he could smell gunpowder.Baccari was reaching for a towel to dry his hands when a bullet ripped through the dispenser and sent shrapnel spraying across the room. “Get down, get down, get down!” Baccari yelled, even though he had no idea what was happening. They dove for cover on the floor. Nwadike hid in a stall. Parts of the ceiling fell down on them, and they pushed the bathroom door closed with their legs. Nwadike thought he could smell gunpowder.
Baccari thought he could hear muffled screaming coming in between the blasts in the conference room, about 20 feet down the hall.Baccari thought he could hear muffled screaming coming in between the blasts in the conference room, about 20 feet down the hall.
“It was like the world was ending in there,” he said. “We had no idea what it was.”“It was like the world was ending in there,” he said. “We had no idea what it was.”
Updated at 3.15pm GMTUpdated at 3.15pm GMT
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The sister of one of the shooters has spoken out about her brother’s crime, saying her family is “mourning the loss of someone we knew, or thought we knew”.The sister of one of the shooters has spoken out about her brother’s crime, saying her family is “mourning the loss of someone we knew, or thought we knew”.
Serah Khan told CBS News in an interview that she’s tormented by the thought that she could have somehow learned of her brother’s thinking, and intervened before the massacre.Serah Khan told CBS News in an interview that she’s tormented by the thought that she could have somehow learned of her brother’s thinking, and intervened before the massacre.
I asked myself if I had called him that morning or the night before, asked him how he was doing, what he was up to, if i had any inclination maybe i could’ve stopped it.”I asked myself if I had called him that morning or the night before, asked him how he was doing, what he was up to, if i had any inclination maybe i could’ve stopped it.”
She said her brother, Syed Farook, was “always shy and quiet”, and his wife was well-liked but “kept to herself”. She also asked that the media “give us some time, I guess, just like everybody else out there”.She said her brother, Syed Farook, was “always shy and quiet”, and his wife was well-liked but “kept to herself”. She also asked that the media “give us some time, I guess, just like everybody else out there”.
We can’t imagine the loss that everybody [is feeling]. I want to say I’m sorry, deeply saddened.”We can’t imagine the loss that everybody [is feeling]. I want to say I’m sorry, deeply saddened.”
Her husband Farhan Khan broke down in tears during the interview as he remembered the night of the shooting and his decision to immediately condemn his brother-in-law’s actions.Her husband Farhan Khan broke down in tears during the interview as he remembered the night of the shooting and his decision to immediately condemn his brother-in-law’s actions.
“I love this country, I love the people, and I felt responsible to go” and say something, he said.“I love this country, I love the people, and I felt responsible to go” and say something, he said.
Asked whether they could forgive their family member for the shooting, Farook’s sister said she didn’t know. Her husband said he could not: “What he did to his own family to his daughter, to other family, to the innocent people there, no I won’t forgive him.”Asked whether they could forgive their family member for the shooting, Farook’s sister said she didn’t know. Her husband said he could not: “What he did to his own family to his daughter, to other family, to the innocent people there, no I won’t forgive him.”
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Former Los Angeles Times’ reporter Jason Felch tweets that the shooter bought a 9mm handguns at a story named Annie’s Get Your Gun, a retailer that advertises as a “family-friendly gun store”.Former Los Angeles Times’ reporter Jason Felch tweets that the shooter bought a 9mm handguns at a story named Annie’s Get Your Gun, a retailer that advertises as a “family-friendly gun store”.
According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, he bought one pistol there and another at Turner’s Outdoorsman store in San Diego. ATF officials told NBC that “an acquaintance” purchased a .223-caliber rifle and a 5.56-caliber rifle on his behalf at the store.According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, he bought one pistol there and another at Turner’s Outdoorsman store in San Diego. ATF officials told NBC that “an acquaintance” purchased a .223-caliber rifle and a 5.56-caliber rifle on his behalf at the store.
In San Bernardino, police enter the last stages of collecting evidence – boarding up the suspects’ rented home in the Redlands, getting ready to tow their rented, blown-out SUV off the streets.In San Bernardino, police enter the last stages of collecting evidence – boarding up the suspects’ rented home in the Redlands, getting ready to tow their rented, blown-out SUV off the streets.
suspects' bullet ridden SUV could be towed this AM. Roads closed for day & a half. #sanbernardino shooting @NBCLA pic.twitter.com/t7hDxvH2pbsuspects' bullet ridden SUV could be towed this AM. Roads closed for day & a half. #sanbernardino shooting @NBCLA pic.twitter.com/t7hDxvH2pb
The FBI, investigators have left the Redlands home rented by Syed Farook and his wife, media still here. pic.twitter.com/J0ncQoJSznThe FBI, investigators have left the Redlands home rented by Syed Farook and his wife, media still here. pic.twitter.com/J0ncQoJSzn
Updated at 2.49pm GMTUpdated at 2.49pm GMT
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The brother-in-law of the shooters has described Syed Farook as “not radical” but simply “a bad person” who committed “a personal act”, adding that the senselessness of Wednesday’s rampage outraged him.The brother-in-law of the shooters has described Syed Farook as “not radical” but simply “a bad person” who committed “a personal act”, adding that the senselessness of Wednesday’s rampage outraged him.
Farhan Khan told NBC News that like the rest of the family he still has “no idea” what induced Farook and his wife Tashfeen Malik to attack colleagues at a training session and luncheon.Farhan Khan told NBC News that like the rest of the family he still has “no idea” what induced Farook and his wife Tashfeen Malik to attack colleagues at a training session and luncheon.
“It’s his stupid action, nothing to do with religion at all. It’s always going to be a question ... you know, why he did something like that. A normal person living with my family. Why would he do something like that?“It’s his stupid action, nothing to do with religion at all. It’s always going to be a question ... you know, why he did something like that. A normal person living with my family. Why would he do something like that?
“Did somebody brainwash him? Something snap him? What — did he have — a fight at work? And I’m waiting … to hear, like, you know, what really happened.“Did somebody brainwash him? Something snap him? What — did he have — a fight at work? And I’m waiting … to hear, like, you know, what really happened.
Khan, who is married to Farook’s sister, said the man was “a good religious person … he was not radical” or outspoken about politics. Anonymous intelligence officials have told the AP, CNN and NBC that Farook had made contact with people under surveillance by the FBI for extremist beliefs.Khan, who is married to Farook’s sister, said the man was “a good religious person … he was not radical” or outspoken about politics. Anonymous intelligence officials have told the AP, CNN and NBC that Farook had made contact with people under surveillance by the FBI for extremist beliefs.
But Khan described an average American who made a “happy couple” with his wife.But Khan described an average American who made a “happy couple” with his wife.
“Couches, TV, kitchen. I mean, you know, a play area, a treadmill to run ... He liked to work on cars. I mean, that was his hobby, to go buy a used car, work on it. He loved buying used Mustangs, fix it, and then sell it.” …“Couches, TV, kitchen. I mean, you know, a play area, a treadmill to run ... He liked to work on cars. I mean, that was his hobby, to go buy a used car, work on it. He loved buying used Mustangs, fix it, and then sell it.” …
“I didn’t see at all. Normal person … as normal as you can think. I mean, you know, a person that … go to work, come back home, you know, play with the kid, eat dinner, sleep. Normal person.”“I didn’t see at all. Normal person … as normal as you can think. I mean, you know, a person that … go to work, come back home, you know, play with the kid, eat dinner, sleep. Normal person.”
He said the shooters’ actions baffled and angered him, in particular the fact that the couple left their six-month-old daughter with her grandmother. He said he has started proceedings to adopt the orphan.He said the shooters’ actions baffled and angered him, in particular the fact that the couple left their six-month-old daughter with her grandmother. He said he has started proceedings to adopt the orphan.
“What’s the outcome?” Khan asked. “You left your six-month-old daughter … in this life. Some people cannot have kids. God gave you a gift of a daughter. And you left that kid behind. What … what did you achieve?”“What’s the outcome?” Khan asked. “You left your six-month-old daughter … in this life. Some people cannot have kids. God gave you a gift of a daughter. And you left that kid behind. What … what did you achieve?”
Khan was among the first first in the family to express his condolences to the victims, and said he knew no more than the public about what happened.Khan was among the first first in the family to express his condolences to the victims, and said he knew no more than the public about what happened.
Based on the stories it looked like that he went to the party then he then he left, and he was angry. Could be that. I mean, it could be he planned. God knows. I have no idea. And I really want to know what made him do something horrible like that.”Based on the stories it looked like that he went to the party then he then he left, and he was angry. Could be that. I mean, it could be he planned. God knows. I have no idea. And I really want to know what made him do something horrible like that.”
He repeated “I am with all those families,” adding: “something like this doesn’t relate to my religion. I am a Muslim. I’m a good person. And there’s a lot of good Muslims there. He was a bad person, that was his personal act.”He repeated “I am with all those families,” adding: “something like this doesn’t relate to my religion. I am a Muslim. I’m a good person. And there’s a lot of good Muslims there. He was a bad person, that was his personal act.”
Updated at 2.54pm GMTUpdated at 2.54pm GMT
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The Council on American–Islamic Relations has told religious leaders to be alert for potential backlashes.The Council on American–Islamic Relations has told religious leaders to be alert for potential backlashes.
The council reported threats on a few places of worship. Northern Virginia mosque has received a threatening voice mail on Thursday in which an unnamed caller said he wanted to kill Muslims in retaliation for Wednesday’s mass shooting in San Bernardino.The council reported threats on a few places of worship. Northern Virginia mosque has received a threatening voice mail on Thursday in which an unnamed caller said he wanted to kill Muslims in retaliation for Wednesday’s mass shooting in San Bernardino.
“Unfortunately, there are a group of people that are uneducated,” said Imam Abu Nahidian, the religious leader at Manassas Mosque.“Unfortunately, there are a group of people that are uneducated,” said Imam Abu Nahidian, the religious leader at Manassas Mosque.
Don Beyer, Northern Virginia congressman, and other elected officials are scheduled to attend prayer services at a mosque later today, NBC reported, as a show of solidarity with the region’s Muslim communities.Don Beyer, Northern Virginia congressman, and other elected officials are scheduled to attend prayer services at a mosque later today, NBC reported, as a show of solidarity with the region’s Muslim communities.
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Farook family baffled, attorney saysFarook family baffled, attorney says
The attorneys representing the family of the suspected shooters have said the facts “don’t add up”.The attorneys representing the family of the suspected shooters have said the facts “don’t add up”.
In an interview with CNN, attorney David Chelsey said:In an interview with CNN, attorney David Chelsey said:
There are a lot of disconnects and there are a lot of unknowns and there are a lot of things that quite frankly don’t add up, or seem implausible.There are a lot of disconnects and there are a lot of unknowns and there are a lot of things that quite frankly don’t add up, or seem implausible.
Speaking about the female suspect, Tashfeen Malik, 27, the attorney said:Speaking about the female suspect, Tashfeen Malik, 27, the attorney said:
She was never involved in shooting, she’s probably 90lbs so it’s unlikely she could even carry a weapon or wear some sort of a vest or do any of this.She was never involved in shooting, she’s probably 90lbs so it’s unlikely she could even carry a weapon or wear some sort of a vest or do any of this.
Addressing some early accounts of the scene, he said:Addressing some early accounts of the scene, he said:
Where the couple was found, from what I understand, that they were handcuffed lying facedown in this truck shot up. There’s a lot of things that just don’t make sense.Where the couple was found, from what I understand, that they were handcuffed lying facedown in this truck shot up. There’s a lot of things that just don’t make sense.
With regards to the male suspect, Syed Rizwan Farook, 28, the family’s lawyer said he had never shown any suspicious behaviour. He said:With regards to the male suspect, Syed Rizwan Farook, 28, the family’s lawyer said he had never shown any suspicious behaviour. He said:
No one has ever seen Syed with any of the things – with some of the things they found on the scene, they haven’t seen him with them. The pipe bombs for example. No one had ever seen him use or have anything like that and it just doesn’t make sense for these two to be able to act like some kind of Bonnie and Clyde or something. It’s just ridiculous. It doesn’t add up – the military skills to carry out something like this, really, frankly.No one has ever seen Syed with any of the things – with some of the things they found on the scene, they haven’t seen him with them. The pipe bombs for example. No one had ever seen him use or have anything like that and it just doesn’t make sense for these two to be able to act like some kind of Bonnie and Clyde or something. It’s just ridiculous. It doesn’t add up – the military skills to carry out something like this, really, frankly.
He later added:He later added:
I’m just telling you straight up it doesn’t add up. It doesn’t make sense. If somebody had military training or something, yes, but here was none of that and this person was not aggressive. We sat with the FBI for three hours and they tried to identify some of the characteristics or some affiliations that he might have had, or could have led to him acting this way and they couldn’t find anything. They were totally stumped, totally frustrated.I’m just telling you straight up it doesn’t add up. It doesn’t make sense. If somebody had military training or something, yes, but here was none of that and this person was not aggressive. We sat with the FBI for three hours and they tried to identify some of the characteristics or some affiliations that he might have had, or could have led to him acting this way and they couldn’t find anything. They were totally stumped, totally frustrated.
The family attorney revealed the family first thought Syed may have been attacked. He said:The family attorney revealed the family first thought Syed may have been attacked. He said:
They were really surprised to hear of these events. They were shocked. When they started to hear about them they were worried for the safety of Syed. They thought that he may be getting attacked. They were completely shocked when they found out about it.They were really surprised to hear of these events. They were shocked. When they started to hear about them they were worried for the safety of Syed. They thought that he may be getting attacked. They were completely shocked when they found out about it.
The family’s other attorney, Mohammed Abuershaid, said:The family’s other attorney, Mohammed Abuershaid, said:
I think the family has come to terms with the situation as the facts have been coming out, they’ve been very accepting of it. They send their apologies and their wishes and prayers to everyone who lost their lives and they’ve let tat be known already. So I think the family had been accepting of everything that has come out in the media, through the police reports.I think the family has come to terms with the situation as the facts have been coming out, they’ve been very accepting of it. They send their apologies and their wishes and prayers to everyone who lost their lives and they’ve let tat be known already. So I think the family had been accepting of everything that has come out in the media, through the police reports.
He added:He added:
They’ve been very remorseful and very sad. They’ve lost two family members of their own as well.They’ve been very remorseful and very sad. They’ve lost two family members of their own as well.
Updated at 2.17pm GMTUpdated at 2.17pm GMT
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2016 candidates divided on shooting2016 candidates divided on shooting
Obama had said in his last statement on the mass shooting the motive of the killers was not yet known. With caution, he said: “It is possible that this was terrorist-related. But we don’t know.”Obama had said in his last statement on the mass shooting the motive of the killers was not yet known. With caution, he said: “It is possible that this was terrorist-related. But we don’t know.”
The White House has now shifted away from using terms associated with “The War on Terror”, including labels such as “Islamic extremism” and “Muslim terrorists”.The White House has now shifted away from using terms associated with “The War on Terror”, including labels such as “Islamic extremism” and “Muslim terrorists”.
In fact, in relation to its countering violent extremism (CVE) strategy, Homeland Security broadens out the terminology used and states on its website: “DHS has designed a countering violent extremism (CVE) approach that addresses all forms of violent extremism, regardless of ideology, and that focuses not on radical thought or speech but instead on preventing violent attacks.”In fact, in relation to its countering violent extremism (CVE) strategy, Homeland Security broadens out the terminology used and states on its website: “DHS has designed a countering violent extremism (CVE) approach that addresses all forms of violent extremism, regardless of ideology, and that focuses not on radical thought or speech but instead on preventing violent attacks.”
Republicans however have taken issue with this approach and have criticised the president for not calling the mass shooting a terror attack.Republicans however have taken issue with this approach and have criticised the president for not calling the mass shooting a terror attack.
Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner said:Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner said:
It looks like another case. We’ve got a lot of bad things going on. Radical Islamic terrorism … Take a look. I mean, you look at the names, you look at what’s happened. You tell me.”It looks like another case. We’ve got a lot of bad things going on. Radical Islamic terrorism … Take a look. I mean, you look at the names, you look at what’s happened. You tell me.”
Ted Cruz said:Ted Cruz said:
At this point the details of what happened in San Bernardino is still unclear … All of us are deeply concerned that this is yet another manifestation of terrorism, radical Islamic terrorism here at home.At this point the details of what happened in San Bernardino is still unclear … All of us are deeply concerned that this is yet another manifestation of terrorism, radical Islamic terrorism here at home.
In an interview with Breitbart, the rightwing news site, he said:In an interview with Breitbart, the rightwing news site, he said:
You don’t get rid of the bad guys by getting rid of our guns. You get rid of the bad guys by using our guns. And, rather than respond to radical Islam and terrorism with a commitment from the president to keep this nation safe–to kill the terrorists–instead, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton refuse to even utter the words “radical Islamic terrorism.”You don’t get rid of the bad guys by getting rid of our guns. You get rid of the bad guys by using our guns. And, rather than respond to radical Islam and terrorism with a commitment from the president to keep this nation safe–to kill the terrorists–instead, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton refuse to even utter the words “radical Islamic terrorism.”
Chris Christie said:Chris Christie said:
Now there’s many people today that who are still trying to speculate about what happened in San Bernardino yesterday … Let me tell you as a former prosecutor – from the time I began to watch the events unfold last night, I am convinced that was a terrorist attack … Radical Islam isn’t a criticism of Islam. It’s a criticism of radicalism.Now there’s many people today that who are still trying to speculate about what happened in San Bernardino yesterday … Let me tell you as a former prosecutor – from the time I began to watch the events unfold last night, I am convinced that was a terrorist attack … Radical Islam isn’t a criticism of Islam. It’s a criticism of radicalism.
Ben Carson said:Ben Carson said:
Look at what happened again. Another hate crime in San Bernardino today. That these 14 people killed. Less than a week ago, we had the shooting in Colorado and then look at all the things going on around the world – ISIS and groups like this.Look at what happened again. Another hate crime in San Bernardino today. That these 14 people killed. Less than a week ago, we had the shooting in Colorado and then look at all the things going on around the world – ISIS and groups like this.
Marco Rubio however was more measured and said:Marco Rubio however was more measured and said:
We don’t know all the facts yet, but we certainly have learned some facts that are concerning.We don’t know all the facts yet, but we certainly have learned some facts that are concerning.
On the other hand Bernie Sanders, the Democrat candidate tweeted:On the other hand Bernie Sanders, the Democrat candidate tweeted:
Mass shootings are becoming an almost-everyday occurrence in this country. This sickening and senseless gun violence must stop.Mass shootings are becoming an almost-everyday occurrence in this country. This sickening and senseless gun violence must stop.
The Democrat front-runner, Hillary Clinton, had tweeted:The Democrat front-runner, Hillary Clinton, had tweeted:
“We cannot go on with losing 90 people a day to gun violence...We need to take action now.” —Hillary“We cannot go on with losing 90 people a day to gun violence...We need to take action now.” —Hillary
Yet later said in a statement:Yet later said in a statement:
I have confidence that the local police working with the FBI, we will learn more about what went on and who these people were and what their motivation were. But it is becoming clearer that we are dealing with an act of terrorism something that included bombs, luckily one that didn’t go off.”I have confidence that the local police working with the FBI, we will learn more about what went on and who these people were and what their motivation were. But it is becoming clearer that we are dealing with an act of terrorism something that included bombs, luckily one that didn’t go off.”
Updated at 1.46pm GMTUpdated at 1.46pm GMT
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Last night, communities came together and mourned the victims of the mass shooting.Last night, communities came together and mourned the victims of the mass shooting.
During a candlelight vigil for shooting victims at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino, at Californian churches and mosques, as well as local impromptu gatherings at homes, schools and street corners, people comforted one another and make sense of the tragedy.During a candlelight vigil for shooting victims at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino, at Californian churches and mosques, as well as local impromptu gatherings at homes, schools and street corners, people comforted one another and make sense of the tragedy.
Here are just a few photos:Here are just a few photos:
#SanBernardino community join together in prayer and tears at tonight's candlelight vigil. https://t.co/nJrD48r5Ix pic.twitter.com/suXg5FIWZ4#SanBernardino community join together in prayer and tears at tonight's candlelight vigil. https://t.co/nJrD48r5Ix pic.twitter.com/suXg5FIWZ4
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It is now the early hours in San Bernardino. But when local residents wake up on Friday morning, here are some of the front pages of US papers they may see:It is now the early hours in San Bernardino. But when local residents wake up on Friday morning, here are some of the front pages of US papers they may see:
New York’s Daily News:New York’s Daily News:
1st look at Friday's Page 1… MASS MURDER MADE EASY https://t.co/vvmLcF6aJl MASSACRE MISSION https://t.co/IlDcIZeAds pic.twitter.com/tyMEZpwMP11st look at Friday's Page 1… MASS MURDER MADE EASY https://t.co/vvmLcF6aJl MASSACRE MISSION https://t.co/IlDcIZeAds pic.twitter.com/tyMEZpwMP1
USA Today:USA Today:
A look at Friday's paper: #SanBernardino attackers had huge arsenal; #Military to open all combat jobs to women pic.twitter.com/91gkFfwrtHA look at Friday's paper: #SanBernardino attackers had huge arsenal; #Military to open all combat jobs to women pic.twitter.com/91gkFfwrtH
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“I’m not going to stand up for a moment of silence again and then watch us do nothing” a California member of Congress said.“I’m not going to stand up for a moment of silence again and then watch us do nothing” a California member of Congress said.
Rep. Jackie Speier, the Hillsborough Democrat, said she would no longer stand on the House floor to pay tribute to mass shooting victims.Rep. Jackie Speier, the Hillsborough Democrat, said she would no longer stand on the House floor to pay tribute to mass shooting victims.
The LA Times reports that Speier, said:The LA Times reports that Speier, said:
I’m not going to stand up for a moment of silence again and then watch us do nothing. It’s hypocritical and it speaks to our impotence that we think that it’s good enough to just take out one minute and pray for the lives … The families of those who have died don’t want our one minute of silence. They want some assurance that this kind of conduct is not going to be sanctioned in this country moving forward.I’m not going to stand up for a moment of silence again and then watch us do nothing. It’s hypocritical and it speaks to our impotence that we think that it’s good enough to just take out one minute and pray for the lives … The families of those who have died don’t want our one minute of silence. They want some assurance that this kind of conduct is not going to be sanctioned in this country moving forward.
She then said: “I’ve had it. I have had it with inaction. I’ve had it with the sense that it’s OK that we not act.”She then said: “I’ve had it. I have had it with inaction. I’ve had it with the sense that it’s OK that we not act.”
In 1978 Speier was shot five times while on a congressional fact-finding mission into the People’s Temple in Jonestown.In 1978 Speier was shot five times while on a congressional fact-finding mission into the People’s Temple in Jonestown.
Updated at 9.04am GMTUpdated at 9.04am GMT
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'Mixed motives' possible, officials say'Mixed motives' possible, officials say
The motivation of the attackers is not yet known, yet officials in Washington familiar with the investigation said electronics would be checked to see if the suspects had been browsing on jihadist websites or social media.The motivation of the attackers is not yet known, yet officials in Washington familiar with the investigation said electronics would be checked to see if the suspects had been browsing on jihadist websites or social media.
Yet there was no hard evidence of a direct connection between the couple and any militant group – such as Isis – abroad, they said.Yet there was no hard evidence of a direct connection between the couple and any militant group – such as Isis – abroad, they said.
A US government source told Reuters the FBI was examining information indicating that Farook was in contact with individuals who had themselves been under FBI investigation, some from cases already closed.A US government source told Reuters the FBI was examining information indicating that Farook was in contact with individuals who had themselves been under FBI investigation, some from cases already closed.
The source also said it was possible that one or more of the Farook contacts under scrutiny were overseas, Reuters reports.The source also said it was possible that one or more of the Farook contacts under scrutiny were overseas, Reuters reports.
Officials from President Barack Obama to Police Chief Burguan also said questions of motive remained unanswered.Officials from President Barack Obama to Police Chief Burguan also said questions of motive remained unanswered.
“It is possible that this was terrorist-related. But we don’t know,” Obama told reporters.“It is possible that this was terrorist-related. But we don’t know,” Obama told reporters.
“It is also possible that this was workplace-related.”“It is also possible that this was workplace-related.”
Updated at 1.48pm GMTUpdated at 1.48pm GMT
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Just a day after the mass shooting in San Bernardino, Republicans have lined up to crush gun control efforts.Just a day after the mass shooting in San Bernardino, Republicans have lined up to crush gun control efforts.
All four GOP presidential candidates in the US senate – Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Rand Paul and Marco Rubio – opposed a measure that would introduce tighter gun laws.All four GOP presidential candidates in the US senate – Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Rand Paul and Marco Rubio – opposed a measure that would introduce tighter gun laws.
The measure would have introduced tighter gun laws by extending FBI background checks on firearm purchases.The measure would have introduced tighter gun laws by extending FBI background checks on firearm purchases.
It marks the hardline opposition to greater gun controls – even in the wake of the bloodiest mass shooting since Newtown – the Republican party has come to adopt over the Second Amendment.It marks the hardline opposition to greater gun controls – even in the wake of the bloodiest mass shooting since Newtown – the Republican party has come to adopt over the Second Amendment.
As the US mourned the latest massacre, Cruz, currently considered among the frontrunners in the Republican race for the White House, announced that his campaign would be holding a “2nd Amendment event” at a gun store in suburban Des Moines on Friday.As the US mourned the latest massacre, Cruz, currently considered among the frontrunners in the Republican race for the White House, announced that his campaign would be holding a “2nd Amendment event” at a gun store in suburban Des Moines on Friday.
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“We are all against terrorism,” a San Bernardino imam, who is said to have had phone contact with one of the suspects, said.“We are all against terrorism,” a San Bernardino imam, who is said to have had phone contact with one of the suspects, said.
Roshan Abbassi, an assistant imam at the Dal-Al-Aloom Al-Islamiyah of America mosque in San Bernardino, is one of the three men Federal investigators have been attempting to interview, who had phone contact with Syed Rizwan Farook, according to the LA Times.Roshan Abbassi, an assistant imam at the Dal-Al-Aloom Al-Islamiyah of America mosque in San Bernardino, is one of the three men Federal investigators have been attempting to interview, who had phone contact with Syed Rizwan Farook, according to the LA Times.
Farook is thought to have worshiped at the mosque until about two years ago. Abbassi said he barely knew Farook, only sharing occasional hellos and goodbyes with him after prayers. The assistant imam did not know Farook’s wife at all, he said.Farook is thought to have worshiped at the mosque until about two years ago. Abbassi said he barely knew Farook, only sharing occasional hellos and goodbyes with him after prayers. The assistant imam did not know Farook’s wife at all, he said.
Abbassi said he was confronted at gunpoint while at home Wednesday night by three law enforcement officers and was told they had phone records showing Abbassi had been in contact with Farook at least 36 times.Abbassi said he was confronted at gunpoint while at home Wednesday night by three law enforcement officers and was told they had phone records showing Abbassi had been in contact with Farook at least 36 times.
“But each of those could have been for only 10 seconds,” Abbassi said.“But each of those could have been for only 10 seconds,” Abbassi said.
Officers searched and questioned the assistant imam for about an hour, Abbassi said. He was not arrested or told he would be charged with a crime, he said.Officers searched and questioned the assistant imam for about an hour, Abbassi said. He was not arrested or told he would be charged with a crime, he said.
Abbassi told local press he was an American citizen. “We are all against terrorism,” Abbassi said. “We all want peace.”Abbassi told local press he was an American citizen. “We are all against terrorism,” Abbassi said. “We all want peace.”
7.44am GMT07:447.44am GMT07:44
Aisha GaniAisha Gani
The sister of Syed Farook, the man suspected of carrying out a mass shooting in San Bernardino, has spoken to the press and said the actions of her brother and her sister-in-law had given Islam a bad name.The sister of Syed Farook, the man suspected of carrying out a mass shooting in San Bernardino, has spoken to the press and said the actions of her brother and her sister-in-law had given Islam a bad name.
Saira Khan told CBS in an interview:Saira Khan told CBS in an interview:
I believe that, you know, that’s not Islam. Islam condemns killing or hurting of anybody. Any person.I believe that, you know, that’s not Islam. Islam condemns killing or hurting of anybody. Any person.
.@DavidBegnaud of @CBSNews spoke w/ #SyedFarook’s Sister about #SanBernardinoShooting: https://t.co/546jqY9d6F pic.twitter.com/ewt5cDqQ6D.@DavidBegnaud of @CBSNews spoke w/ #SyedFarook’s Sister about #SanBernardinoShooting: https://t.co/546jqY9d6F pic.twitter.com/ewt5cDqQ6D
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What we know so farWhat we know so far
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
Here is a round-up of what we now know about the victims and investigation after the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, on Wednesday:Here is a round-up of what we now know about the victims and investigation after the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, on Wednesday:
It was unspeakable, the carnage we were seeing … the pure panic on the face of those individuals.It was unspeakable, the carnage we were seeing … the pure panic on the face of those individuals.
When we entered there was … the smell of fresh gunpowder in the air.When we entered there was … the smell of fresh gunpowder in the air.
[She was] a lovely wife, beautiful mother – everything she did bloomed.[She was] a lovely wife, beautiful mother – everything she did bloomed.
I’m handing over this live blog now to my colleague Aisha Gani, who will continue to update with the latest developments.I’m handing over this live blog now to my colleague Aisha Gani, who will continue to update with the latest developments.
Updated at 7.32am GMTUpdated at 7.32am GMT
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Amy Wetzel, the ex-wife of Michael Wetzel, who was killed in the attack, has been talking to Fox LA.Amy Wetzel, the ex-wife of Michael Wetzel, who was killed in the attack, has been talking to Fox LA.
Amy is the mother of three of Michael’s children – he is also father and step-father to three children with his wife, Renee Wetzel.Amy is the mother of three of Michael’s children – he is also father and step-father to three children with his wife, Renee Wetzel.
Amy Wetzel said:Amy Wetzel said:
There is no way to wrap your mind around what happened – the fact that it was a co-worker, the fact that it was a Christmas party, the fact that minutes before they were laughing and taking pictures and just being with each other.There is no way to wrap your mind around what happened – the fact that it was a co-worker, the fact that it was a Christmas party, the fact that minutes before they were laughing and taking pictures and just being with each other.
The six children, who range in age from two to 14, “are the focus”, she said.The six children, who range in age from two to 14, “are the focus”, she said.
It was probably the worst day of my life. Not knowing how to tell your kids that daddy’s not coming home. Trying to say it the right way … knowing that those words are going to be stuck forever in their brain.It was probably the worst day of my life. Not knowing how to tell your kids that daddy’s not coming home. Trying to say it the right way … knowing that those words are going to be stuck forever in their brain.
There’s nothing you can say that’s going to make anything better for them.There’s nothing you can say that’s going to make anything better for them.
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Any contact the attackers might have had with extremists will be pored over by investigators searching for a motive for Wednesday’s attack.Any contact the attackers might have had with extremists will be pored over by investigators searching for a motive for Wednesday’s attack.
Associated Press cites two anonymous US officials saying that, while Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik were not known to the FBI before the mass shooting, they might have had links with people who are. It reports:Associated Press cites two anonymous US officials saying that, while Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik were not known to the FBI before the mass shooting, they might have had links with people who are. It reports:
Farook had been in contact with known Islamic extremists on social media, a US intelligence official said.Farook had been in contact with known Islamic extremists on social media, a US intelligence official said.
But the husband-and-wife killers were not under FBI scrutiny before the massacre, said a second US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.But the husband-and-wife killers were not under FBI scrutiny before the massacre, said a second US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Investigators are trying to determine whether Farook, who was Muslim, became radicalised and, if so, how as well as whether he was in contact with any foreign terrorist organisation, said the US intelligence official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.Investigators are trying to determine whether Farook, who was Muslim, became radicalised and, if so, how as well as whether he was in contact with any foreign terrorist organisation, said the US intelligence official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The same official said Farook had been in touch on social media with extremists who were under FBI scrutiny.The same official said Farook had been in touch on social media with extremists who were under FBI scrutiny.
The second US official said the FBI was treating the attack as a potential act of terror but had reached no conclusion that it was. The official said Farook’s contacts online did not involve any significant players the FBI knew of and dated back some time, with no immediate indication of a recent surge in communication.The second US official said the FBI was treating the attack as a potential act of terror but had reached no conclusion that it was. The official said Farook’s contacts online did not involve any significant players the FBI knew of and dated back some time, with no immediate indication of a recent surge in communication.
The official cautioned that such contact by itself does not mean someone is a terrorist.The official cautioned that such contact by itself does not mean someone is a terrorist.
Rita Katz, director of SITE Intelligence Group, an organisation that tracks and analyses extremists, said it had not found any connection between Farook and jihadi groups. But she also said that some of Farook’s social media posts seem to have been deleted before the attack.Rita Katz, director of SITE Intelligence Group, an organisation that tracks and analyses extremists, said it had not found any connection between Farook and jihadi groups. But she also said that some of Farook’s social media posts seem to have been deleted before the attack.
6.06am GMT06:066.06am GMT06:06
14 victims named14 victims named
The San Bernardino County sheriff’s department earlier issued the names of the 14 people who died in the attack on the Inland regional center on Wednesday.The San Bernardino County sheriff’s department earlier issued the names of the 14 people who died in the attack on the Inland regional center on Wednesday.
They are:They are:
You can read more about them in our full report here:You can read more about them in our full report here:
Related: San Bernardino victims include man who followed love to CaliforniaRelated: San Bernardino victims include man who followed love to California
5.57am GMT05:575.57am GMT05:57
Muslims gathering at one of Southern California’s largest mosques have denounced Wednesday’s massacre, Associated Press reports.Muslims gathering at one of Southern California’s largest mosques have denounced Wednesday’s massacre, Associated Press reports.
About 200 people met at the mosque in Chino on Thursday night for a prayer vigil and to send a message that one community leader, Ahsan Khan, described as “love for all, hatred for none”.About 200 people met at the mosque in Chino on Thursday night for a prayer vigil and to send a message that one community leader, Ahsan Khan, described as “love for all, hatred for none”.
Khan and other leaders of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community described the shooting that killed 14 people in San Bernardino as deplorable and horrific.Khan and other leaders of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community described the shooting that killed 14 people in San Bernardino as deplorable and horrific.
Leaders also said they did not know Syed Farook, who was killed along with his wife in a gun battle with police.Leaders also said they did not know Syed Farook, who was killed along with his wife in a gun battle with police.
Group spokesman Amjad Mahmood Khan cautioned that no one yet knows the motives of the killers and cannot presume it was faith-driven.Group spokesman Amjad Mahmood Khan cautioned that no one yet knows the motives of the killers and cannot presume it was faith-driven.
But he said he said the “radicalisation of Muslim youth is a problem”.But he said he said the “radicalisation of Muslim youth is a problem”.
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Dr Mustafa Kuko, director of the Islamic Center of Riverside, where Syed Farook attended prayers, has said he was a quiet man who came to the center frequently.Dr Mustafa Kuko, director of the Islamic Center of Riverside, where Syed Farook attended prayers, has said he was a quiet man who came to the center frequently.
Speaking to CNN, Kuko said Farook was:Speaking to CNN, Kuko said Farook was:
A quiet guy, cool-headed … shy, a little bit withdrawn.A quiet guy, cool-headed … shy, a little bit withdrawn.
He doesn’t mix with people easily but he’s very polite.He doesn’t mix with people easily but he’s very polite.
I’ve never seen him get in an argument with anyone.I’ve never seen him get in an argument with anyone.
Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, held their wedding reception dinner at the center, Kuko said, adding that he had not spoken to Malik.Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, held their wedding reception dinner at the center, Kuko said, adding that he had not spoken to Malik.
Updated at 5.39am GMTUpdated at 5.39am GMT
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My colleague Tom Dart sends this dispatch from one of the California vigils on Thursday night:My colleague Tom Dart sends this dispatch from one of the California vigils on Thursday night:
About 50 people gathered for a prayer and discussion event at the First Presbyterian Church of Redlands, a short drive from the home where the two suspects lived and where police said a vast arsenal of weapons was found.About 50 people gathered for a prayer and discussion event at the First Presbyterian Church of Redlands, a short drive from the home where the two suspects lived and where police said a vast arsenal of weapons was found.
Among those who spoke was Evelyn Ndapigabor, a social worker for San Bernardino county who was at the Inland Regional Center during the massacre.Among those who spoke was Evelyn Ndapigabor, a social worker for San Bernardino county who was at the Inland Regional Center during the massacre.
Through tears, she said: “Yesterday morning was like any other day … I went to work like any other day. There was nothing very unusual about Inland Regional when I went to work.”Through tears, she said: “Yesterday morning was like any other day … I went to work like any other day. There was nothing very unusual about Inland Regional when I went to work.”
She walked in to the building, collected her mail and went upstairs to the second floor, then heard a siren. “I saw one of the supervisors with her yellow safety jacket,” she said.She walked in to the building, collected her mail and went upstairs to the second floor, then heard a siren. “I saw one of the supervisors with her yellow safety jacket,” she said.
Thinking it was just a drill she put on her own yellow jacket. Then noise and panic quickly made her realise it was not a practice and she urged people to evacuate.Thinking it was just a drill she put on her own yellow jacket. Then noise and panic quickly made her realise it was not a practice and she urged people to evacuate.
“I said, ‘get out, get out, now!’,” she said. “We heard screaming, ‘gunshots, they’re killing people, they’re killing people’.”“I said, ‘get out, get out, now!’,” she said. “We heard screaming, ‘gunshots, they’re killing people, they’re killing people’.”
A sense of shock was evident in the pews on Thursday evening. “It’s a sobering thought. It seems like if it could happen in Redlands it could happen in any place and that leads to a lot of anxiety,” said the pastor, Tom Rennard, flanked on both sides by Christmas banners decorated with sparkling gold stars and the words Peace, Love and Joy.A sense of shock was evident in the pews on Thursday evening. “It’s a sobering thought. It seems like if it could happen in Redlands it could happen in any place and that leads to a lot of anxiety,” said the pastor, Tom Rennard, flanked on both sides by Christmas banners decorated with sparkling gold stars and the words Peace, Love and Joy.
4.42am GMT04:424.42am GMT04:42
Paul LewisPaul Lewis
The first police officer to arrive at the scene of the San Bernardino mass shooting has provided a shocking account of the immediate aftermath of the attack and the “pure panic” on the faces of the those who survived.The first police officer to arrive at the scene of the San Bernardino mass shooting has provided a shocking account of the immediate aftermath of the attack and the “pure panic” on the faces of the those who survived.
Lieutenant Mike Madden, an administrative commander at San Bernardino police, was less than a mile away from the Inland Regional Center when 911 dispatchers circulated a message of active shooters at the complex.Lieutenant Mike Madden, an administrative commander at San Bernardino police, was less than a mile away from the Inland Regional Center when 911 dispatchers circulated a message of active shooters at the complex.
“The situation was surreal,” Madden said, describing the scene to reporters. The sound of fire alarms mixed with the “moans and wails” of injured people, he said, adding he could still smell remnants of gunpowder in the air.“The situation was surreal,” Madden said, describing the scene to reporters. The sound of fire alarms mixed with the “moans and wails” of injured people, he said, adding he could still smell remnants of gunpowder in the air.
“It was unspeakable, the carnage that we were seeing, the number of people who were injured and unfortunately already dead,” Madden said. “The pure panic on the face of those individuals that were still in need.”“It was unspeakable, the carnage that we were seeing, the number of people who were injured and unfortunately already dead,” Madden said. “The pure panic on the face of those individuals that were still in need.”
Amid the carnage, Madden recalled seeing a Christmas tree “and all of the tables decorated for a Christmas party”.Amid the carnage, Madden recalled seeing a Christmas tree “and all of the tables decorated for a Christmas party”.
“It just seemed so senseless,” he said. “These people were going into their holiday festivities and now they were dealing with that.”“It just seemed so senseless,” he said. “These people were going into their holiday festivities and now they were dealing with that.”
Read the full report here:Read the full report here:
Related: Police officer Mike Madden tells of 'pure panic' at San Bernardino shooting sceneRelated: Police officer Mike Madden tells of 'pure panic' at San Bernardino shooting scene
Updated at 4.47am GMTUpdated at 4.47am GMT
4.23am GMT04:234.23am GMT04:23
What we know about the weapons and explosivesWhat we know about the weapons and explosives
Associated Press has filed this latest on the “arsenal” of weapons uncovered by police investigating the two attackers:Associated Press has filed this latest on the “arsenal” of weapons uncovered by police investigating the two attackers:
Wearing black tactical gear and wielding assault rifles, Syed Rizwan Farook , a 28-year-old county restaurant inspector, and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, 27, sprayed as many as 75 rounds into a room at a social service center, where about 75 of Farook’s co-workers had gathered on Wednesday morning.Wearing black tactical gear and wielding assault rifles, Syed Rizwan Farook , a 28-year-old county restaurant inspector, and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, 27, sprayed as many as 75 rounds into a room at a social service center, where about 75 of Farook’s co-workers had gathered on Wednesday morning.
Farook had attended the event but slipped out and returned in battle dress.Farook had attended the event but slipped out and returned in battle dress.
Four hours later and two miles away, the couple died in a furious gunbattle in which they fired 76 rounds, while 23 law officers unleashed about 380, police said.Four hours later and two miles away, the couple died in a furious gunbattle in which they fired 76 rounds, while 23 law officers unleashed about 380, police said.
On Thursday, police chief Jarrod Burguan offered a grim inventory that suggested Wednesday’s bloodbath could have been far worse.On Thursday, police chief Jarrod Burguan offered a grim inventory that suggested Wednesday’s bloodbath could have been far worse.
At the social service center, the couple left three rigged-together pipe bombs with a remote-control detonating device that apparently malfunctioned, and they had more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition remaining when police killed them in their rented SUV, Burguan said.At the social service center, the couple left three rigged-together pipe bombs with a remote-control detonating device that apparently malfunctioned, and they had more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition remaining when police killed them in their rented SUV, Burguan said.
At a family home in the nearby town of Redlands, they had 12 pipe bombs, tools for making more, and over 3,000 additional rounds of ammunition, the chief said.At a family home in the nearby town of Redlands, they had 12 pipe bombs, tools for making more, and over 3,000 additional rounds of ammunition, the chief said.
Nearly all the dead and wounded were county employees.Nearly all the dead and wounded were county employees.
Authorities said the attack was carefully planned.Authorities said the attack was carefully planned.
“There was obviously a mission here. We know that. We do not know why. We don’t know if this was the intended target or if there was something that triggered him to do this immediately,” David Bowdich, assistant director of the FBI’s Los Angeles office, said as the bureau took over the investigation.“There was obviously a mission here. We know that. We do not know why. We don’t know if this was the intended target or if there was something that triggered him to do this immediately,” David Bowdich, assistant director of the FBI’s Los Angeles office, said as the bureau took over the investigation.
Federal authorities said Farook legally bought two handguns used in the massacre and their two assault rifles were legally bought by someone else. Authorities did not say how the rifles got into the attackers’ hands.Federal authorities said Farook legally bought two handguns used in the massacre and their two assault rifles were legally bought by someone else. Authorities did not say how the rifles got into the attackers’ hands.
Updated at 4.25am GMTUpdated at 4.25am GMT
3.55am GMT03:553.55am GMT03:55
Only candlelight as names of the 14 victims read at vigil. #sanbernardino pic.twitter.com/eDUIEq9lQkOnly candlelight as names of the 14 victims read at vigil. #sanbernardino pic.twitter.com/eDUIEq9lQk
Here are their names:Here are their names:
3.44am GMT03:443.44am GMT03:44
Ryan Reyes, the partner of Daniel Kaufman, one of the 14 victims, has been talking about his loss.Ryan Reyes, the partner of Daniel Kaufman, one of the 14 victims, has been talking about his loss.
Speaking to CNN, Reyes said Wednesday had begun as normal:Speaking to CNN, Reyes said Wednesday had begun as normal:
I took him to work … He text me like he usually would, on his break … sending me some pictures.I took him to work … He text me like he usually would, on his break … sending me some pictures.
Kaufman, who was also known as Larry, ran the Coffee N More cafe in building 3 of the targeted centre and trained developmentally disabled clients who worked there.Kaufman, who was also known as Larry, ran the Coffee N More cafe in building 3 of the targeted centre and trained developmentally disabled clients who worked there.
Around noon, Reyes said he received a text message from his sister alerting him to the shooting.Around noon, Reyes said he received a text message from his sister alerting him to the shooting.
I immediately tried to call Daniel, tried to text Daniel.I immediately tried to call Daniel, tried to text Daniel.
He had no news of his partner’s whereabouts for many hours, before a call from Kaufman’s aunt brought confirmation that he was one of the victims.He had no news of his partner’s whereabouts for many hours, before a call from Kaufman’s aunt brought confirmation that he was one of the victims.
I immediately broke down and went into hysterics.I immediately broke down and went into hysterics.
Reyes said Kaufman was “the person that always has a smile”:Reyes said Kaufman was “the person that always has a smile”:
Daniel was one of those people that everyone liked … always funny, always creative.Daniel was one of those people that everyone liked … always funny, always creative.
The man could have a 30-minute conversation with the cashier [at the store] about his cats!The man could have a 30-minute conversation with the cashier [at the store] about his cats!
3.29am GMT03:293.29am GMT03:29
What we know so farWhat we know so far
It was unspeakable, the carnage we were seeing … the pure panic on the face of those individuals.It was unspeakable, the carnage we were seeing … the pure panic on the face of those individuals.
When we entered there was … the smell of fresh gunpowder in the air.When we entered there was … the smell of fresh gunpowder in the air.
[She was] a lovely wife, beautiful mother – everything she did bloomed.[She was] a lovely wife, beautiful mother – everything she did bloomed.
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Republicans vote down tighter gun lawsRepublicans vote down tighter gun laws
Just a day after 14 people were killed in the mass shooting in San Bernardino, all four Republican presidential candidates in the US senate – Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Rand Paul and Marco Rubio – opposed a measure that would introduce tighter gun laws, Ed Pilkington and Ben Jacobs report.Just a day after 14 people were killed in the mass shooting in San Bernardino, all four Republican presidential candidates in the US senate – Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, Rand Paul and Marco Rubio – opposed a measure that would introduce tighter gun laws, Ed Pilkington and Ben Jacobs report.
They were among Republicans who overwhelmingly voted down a measure that would introduce tighter gun laws by extending FBI background checks on every firearms purchase.They were among Republicans who overwhelmingly voted down a measure that would introduce tighter gun laws by extending FBI background checks on every firearms purchase.
Only four of the 54 Republican senators voted on Thursday in favour of applying the checks to currently unregulated sales of firearms online and at gun shows.Only four of the 54 Republican senators voted on Thursday in favour of applying the checks to currently unregulated sales of firearms online and at gun shows.
The almost blanket opposition to greater gun controls – even in the wake of the bloodiest mass shooting since Newtown – underlined the hardline position that the Republican party has come to adopt over the Second Amendment.The almost blanket opposition to greater gun controls – even in the wake of the bloodiest mass shooting since Newtown – underlined the hardline position that the Republican party has come to adopt over the Second Amendment.
You can read the full story here:You can read the full story here:
Related: Day after San Bernardino, Republicans line up to crush gun control effortsRelated: Day after San Bernardino, Republicans line up to crush gun control efforts
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The vigil for victims continues at the San Manuel stadium.The vigil for victims continues at the San Manuel stadium.
Several thousand at Manuel stadium for #sanbernardino vigil. Cold, sombre night. pic.twitter.com/Sq2zxomhfKSeveral thousand at Manuel stadium for #sanbernardino vigil. Cold, sombre night. pic.twitter.com/Sq2zxomhfK
Carey Davis, the mayor of San Bernardino, told the gathering that President Obama called him on Thursday morning to offer condolences to the community.Carey Davis, the mayor of San Bernardino, told the gathering that President Obama called him on Thursday morning to offer condolences to the community.
Mayor R. Carey Davis "This tragedy will not paralyze us or keep us from going forward and growing together as a community"Mayor R. Carey Davis "This tragedy will not paralyze us or keep us from going forward and growing together as a community"
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Speaking earlier at a news conference, San Bernardino police chief Jarrod Burguan said images would be released of the suspects’ weapons and vehicle – we can now see those here:Speaking earlier at a news conference, San Bernardino police chief Jarrod Burguan said images would be released of the suspects’ weapons and vehicle – we can now see those here:
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s office releases photos from #SanBernardino shootout scene https://t.co/Z2nJuhWL6e pic.twitter.com/cMQGTzT0PsSan Bernardino County Sheriff’s office releases photos from #SanBernardino shootout scene https://t.co/Z2nJuhWL6e pic.twitter.com/cMQGTzT0Ps
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Vigils begin in San BernardinoVigils begin in San Bernardino
A candlelit vigil is beginning at at San Manuel stadium to commemorate the 14 people who lost their lives and to support the 21 people injured, and their families.A candlelit vigil is beginning at at San Manuel stadium to commemorate the 14 people who lost their lives and to support the 21 people injured, and their families.
The family of Bennetta Bet-Badal, who was killed in the shooting, are at the vigil and spoke to CNN just now.The family of Bennetta Bet-Badal, who was killed in the shooting, are at the vigil and spoke to CNN just now.
Bet-Badal’s husband, Arlen Verdehyou, a police officer, said she was:Bet-Badal’s husband, Arlen Verdehyou, a police officer, said she was:
A lovely wife, beautiful mother – everything she did bloomed.A lovely wife, beautiful mother – everything she did bloomed.
The couple’s three children – two boys aged 10 and 12, and a 15-year-old girl – are also at the vigil.The couple’s three children – two boys aged 10 and 12, and a 15-year-old girl – are also at the vigil.
Their daughter said she had had lots of messages of support from her friends:Their daughter said she had had lots of messages of support from her friends:
[I tell them] I’m doing good, I’m doing OK, because what else can I do?[I tell them] I’m doing good, I’m doing OK, because what else can I do?
Updated at 2.35am GMTUpdated at 2.35am GMT
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Madden is asked about the officers who responded to the shooting. He replied by talking more widely about police officers and the job they do:Madden is asked about the officers who responded to the shooting. He replied by talking more widely about police officers and the job they do:
You know, we’ve taken a lot of hits lately, some justified, much of it not justified.You know, we’ve taken a lot of hits lately, some justified, much of it not justified.
And it takes a toll – it takes a toll on all cops. Because it’s hard being labelled, hard being branded as being a rogue.And it takes a toll – it takes a toll on all cops. Because it’s hard being labelled, hard being branded as being a rogue.
I guarantee you that no cop comes into this job with the mindset that ‘oh great, now I have ultimate power to be corrupt and to violate people’s rights’.I guarantee you that no cop comes into this job with the mindset that ‘oh great, now I have ultimate power to be corrupt and to violate people’s rights’.
There are cops who go astray. But overwhelmingly the vast majority of officers – I’m talking 99.5% of the officers – go out and they do the job and protect the public.There are cops who go astray. But overwhelmingly the vast majority of officers – I’m talking 99.5% of the officers – go out and they do the job and protect the public.
And yesterday just reminded me of that and it just solidified that again in my heart … and for that I’m thankful.And yesterday just reminded me of that and it just solidified that again in my heart … and for that I’m thankful.
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Madden: It was pretty clear … when we saw the severity and the amount of carnage … that this wasn’t just a rogue individual.Madden: It was pretty clear … when we saw the severity and the amount of carnage … that this wasn’t just a rogue individual.
There was something more.There was something more.
But he says he doesn’t know if the suspects left any kind of manifesto.But he says he doesn’t know if the suspects left any kind of manifesto.
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Madden says initially survivors did not want to leave the conference hall, and had to be persuaded to come with police officers. They were fearful, he said.Madden says initially survivors did not want to leave the conference hall, and had to be persuaded to come with police officers. They were fearful, he said.
He is asked how he and his colleagues felt in the moment:He is asked how he and his colleagues felt in the moment:
These people have already dealt with enough. The last thing they need to see is police officers panicking.These people have already dealt with enough. The last thing they need to see is police officers panicking.
He said it was incredibly noisy inside the building, with many alarms going off.He said it was incredibly noisy inside the building, with many alarms going off.
It was hard to get information from survivors, he said, as people were very panicked.It was hard to get information from survivors, he said, as people were very panicked.
The scene inside the room was surreal, he says:The scene inside the room was surreal, he says:
There was a Christmas tree in there. All of the tables were decorated for a Christmas party. It just seems so senseless.There was a Christmas tree in there. All of the tables were decorated for a Christmas party. It just seems so senseless.
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Madden is being questioned by reporters now.Madden is being questioned by reporters now.
He says he just did the job he was supposed to do.He says he just did the job he was supposed to do.
People call the police because there’s tragedy going on, he says.People call the police because there’s tragedy going on, he says.
We have to deal with it.We have to deal with it.
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First responder tells of 'carnage … pure panic'First responder tells of 'carnage … pure panic'
Mike Madden, one of the first responders, speaks now. He was the first officer on the scene on Wednesday.Mike Madden, one of the first responders, speaks now. He was the first officer on the scene on Wednesday.
He says he could tell from the tone of the dispatcher’s voice that this was a “real event”.He says he could tell from the tone of the dispatcher’s voice that this was a “real event”.
I realised as I was getting closer that I was one of the very first units there … Just out of pure luck that I happened to pull into the right location.I realised as I was getting closer that I was one of the very first units there … Just out of pure luck that I happened to pull into the right location.
We had every belief at that time that we had people still actively being shot inside of the building.We had every belief at that time that we had people still actively being shot inside of the building.
Madden was preparing to assemble a unit to go in and engage the perpetrators.Madden was preparing to assemble a unit to go in and engage the perpetrators.
There were victims who were obviously deceased outside the conference room …There were victims who were obviously deceased outside the conference room …
As we entered into the conference room, the situation was surreal.As we entered into the conference room, the situation was surreal.
Officers are prepared for such situations, he says, but “it was all of that and more”.Officers are prepared for such situations, he says, but “it was all of that and more”.
It was unspeakable, the carnage we were seeing … the pure panic on the face of those individuals.It was unspeakable, the carnage we were seeing … the pure panic on the face of those individuals.
Around fifty people were evacuated at this point, he says.Around fifty people were evacuated at this point, he says.
Our goal at that time had to be locating the shooters.Our goal at that time had to be locating the shooters.
As other officers arrived, Madden said he was able to “pull back” and assist the victims.As other officers arrived, Madden said he was able to “pull back” and assist the victims.
At this stage, he says, there were conflicting reports about the number of shooters and whether they were still on the scene.At this stage, he says, there were conflicting reports about the number of shooters and whether they were still on the scene.
When we entered there was … the smell of fresh gunpowder in the air.When we entered there was … the smell of fresh gunpowder in the air.
Updated at 3.16am GMTUpdated at 3.16am GMT
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The police are now speaking at a news conference.The police are now speaking at a news conference.
California governor Jerry Brown says “we face a real threat” but agencies are working together.California governor Jerry Brown says “we face a real threat” but agencies are working together.
My concern is to make sure everything that can be done is being done.My concern is to make sure everything that can be done is being done.
He says the priority is to ensure public safety.He says the priority is to ensure public safety.
Police chief Jarrod Burguan shows some images of the crime scene showing weapons and the suspect vehicle.Police chief Jarrod Burguan shows some images of the crime scene showing weapons and the suspect vehicle.
He says the shooting took place at a department for public health event – a training session that was leading on to a Christmas party:He says the shooting took place at a department for public health event – a training session that was leading on to a Christmas party:
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We continue to learn more about the 14 victims, who were formally identified today:We continue to learn more about the 14 victims, who were formally identified today:
Damian MeinsDamian Meins
Meins, 58, an environmental health worker, was married to Trenna Meins, the principal of the Sacred Heart parish school in Rancho Cucamonga.Meins, 58, an environmental health worker, was married to Trenna Meins, the principal of the Sacred Heart parish school in Rancho Cucamonga.
A neighbor, Jim Harris, told the Guardian that Meins was “a fantastic man, very personable”.A neighbor, Jim Harris, told the Guardian that Meins was “a fantastic man, very personable”.
Meins was hosting the Christmas party, according to a friend’s Facebook posting: “Please keep his wife, Trenna, family and friends in your prayers and hearts. God bless us all in these difficult times.”Meins was hosting the Christmas party, according to a friend’s Facebook posting: “Please keep his wife, Trenna, family and friends in your prayers and hearts. God bless us all in these difficult times.”
Michael Raymond WetzelMichael Raymond Wetzel
Wetzel, 37, an environmental health supervisor, had three children by his first marriage and three by his second to Renee.Wetzel, 37, an environmental health supervisor, had three children by his first marriage and three by his second to Renee.
A staff member of the Church of the Woods in Lake Arrowhead said Wetzel was a member of the congregation. “It’s just a devastating situation. Mike is just one of the most genuinely fabulous people I’ve ever met.”A staff member of the Church of the Woods in Lake Arrowhead said Wetzel was a member of the congregation. “It’s just a devastating situation. Mike is just one of the most genuinely fabulous people I’ve ever met.”
Daniel KaufmanDaniel Kaufman
Also known as Larry Kaufman, he ran the Coffee N More cafe in building 3 of the targeted centre and trained developmentally disabled clients who worked there.Also known as Larry Kaufman, he ran the Coffee N More cafe in building 3 of the targeted centre and trained developmentally disabled clients who worked there.
Described as a gregarious free spirit who adored horror films, Kaufman, who was 42, had been raised by an aunt and uncle after his parents died.Described as a gregarious free spirit who adored horror films, Kaufman, who was 42, had been raised by an aunt and uncle after his parents died.
His boyfriend, Ryan Reyes, had an agonised 22-hour wait for news punctuated by false hope: a report that Kaufman had been wounded in the arm and would survive.His boyfriend, Ryan Reyes, had an agonised 22-hour wait for news punctuated by false hope: a report that Kaufman had been wounded in the arm and would survive.
Updated at 3.38am GMTUpdated at 3.38am GMT
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Another victim was Nicholas Thalasinos, 52, a health inspector, who moved to California about a decade ago to be with his wife Jennifer, who is a teacher.Another victim was Nicholas Thalasinos, 52, a health inspector, who moved to California about a decade ago to be with his wife Jennifer, who is a teacher.
Thalasinos, who had two adult sons, worked alongside Syed Farook, his wife told CNN on Thursday.Thalasinos, who had two adult sons, worked alongside Syed Farook, his wife told CNN on Thursday.
Jennifer Thalasinos said her husband “evangelised” about his faith (edit 8pm PST: confirmed in other reports as Messianic Judaism) “to everybody who would listen”.Jennifer Thalasinos said her husband “evangelised” about his faith (edit 8pm PST: confirmed in other reports as Messianic Judaism) “to everybody who would listen”.
She said she did not know if her husband and Farook had spoken, let alone engaged in any dispute prior to the shooting, but said:She said she did not know if her husband and Farook had spoken, let alone engaged in any dispute prior to the shooting, but said:
There very easily could have been an argument with my husband, I wouldn’t be surprised.There very easily could have been an argument with my husband, I wouldn’t be surprised.
She added that her husband had been “very upset at what Isis has been doing”, saying he had been angry that “the majority of Muslims … won’t come out and do anything about it”.She added that her husband had been “very upset at what Isis has been doing”, saying he had been angry that “the majority of Muslims … won’t come out and do anything about it”.
Updated at 3.59am GMTUpdated at 3.59am GMT
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My colleague Rory Carroll in San Bernardino has more on some of the victims of the shooting:My colleague Rory Carroll in San Bernardino has more on some of the victims of the shooting:
Shannon JohnsonShannon Johnson
Johnson, 45, worked as an environmental health specialist for the county for 10 years. According to his Linked-In profile he was educated at California State Univesity-San Bernardino and specialised in food safety, recreational health and housing. He described his interests as the environment, music and the arts.Johnson, 45, worked as an environmental health specialist for the county for 10 years. According to his Linked-In profile he was educated at California State Univesity-San Bernardino and specialised in food safety, recreational health and housing. He described his interests as the environment, music and the arts.
Bennetta Bet-BadalBennetta Bet-Badal
Bet-Badal, 46, a plan inspector for restaurants, was married to Arlen Verdehyou, a police officer, and the mother of two boys and a girl, aged 10, 12 and 15. According to a fundraising page set up by her family she emigrated from Iran aged 18.Bet-Badal, 46, a plan inspector for restaurants, was married to Arlen Verdehyou, a police officer, and the mother of two boys and a girl, aged 10, 12 and 15. According to a fundraising page set up by her family she emigrated from Iran aged 18.
She earned a bachelor of science degree in biotechnology and chemistry from Cal Poly Pomona and spoke Farsi and Assyrian, according to her LinkedIn account. She listed her skills as government, policy, research, training, analysis and community development. She had worked for San Bernardino county since 2006.She earned a bachelor of science degree in biotechnology and chemistry from Cal Poly Pomona and spoke Farsi and Assyrian, according to her LinkedIn account. She listed her skills as government, policy, research, training, analysis and community development. She had worked for San Bernardino county since 2006.
Before the death was confirmed Verdehyou told the Daily Breeze he was with their children and holding out for good news. “There is no reason for evilness. You just have to be strong for each other.” She decorated a beautiful Christmas tree, he added.Before the death was confirmed Verdehyou told the Daily Breeze he was with their children and holding out for good news. “There is no reason for evilness. You just have to be strong for each other.” She decorated a beautiful Christmas tree, he added.
Aurora GodoyAurora Godoy
Godoy, 26, was the youngest victim. Photos on her Facebook profile showed her smiling with an infant boy and a partner, James. “Our little Packer family,” she wrote, in reference to the Green Bay Packers. Godoy had eclectic taste, liking Walt Disney films as well as the Fast and the Furious, and the Nicholas Sparks novel Dear John.Godoy, 26, was the youngest victim. Photos on her Facebook profile showed her smiling with an infant boy and a partner, James. “Our little Packer family,” she wrote, in reference to the Green Bay Packers. Godoy had eclectic taste, liking Walt Disney films as well as the Fast and the Furious, and the Nicholas Sparks novel Dear John.
Isaac AmaniosIsaac Amanios
The 60-year-old was from Fontana, a city 10 miles west of San Bernardino. He worked for the county health department and is survived by his wife and three adult children, the LA Times reported.The 60-year-old was from Fontana, a city 10 miles west of San Bernardino. He worked for the county health department and is survived by his wife and three adult children, the LA Times reported.
Harry BowmanHarry Bowman
Online records suggest the 46-year-old was a substitute biology teacher.Online records suggest the 46-year-old was a substitute biology teacher.
Yvette VelascoYvette Velasco
The 27-year-old from Fontana worked for the San Bernardino county environmental health department. Her friends were worried for her after tracking her cellphone to the building where the shooting took place, the Desert Sun reported in a video interview with a friend before confirmation of her death.The 27-year-old from Fontana worked for the San Bernardino county environmental health department. Her friends were worried for her after tracking her cellphone to the building where the shooting took place, the Desert Sun reported in a video interview with a friend before confirmation of her death.
Updated at 1.25am GMTUpdated at 1.25am GMT
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Hussam Ayloush, of the Los Angeles branch of Cair (Council on American–Islamic Relations), who has been speaking on behalf of the family of suspect Syed Farook, has once again expressed the family’s sorrow at Wednesday’s events.Hussam Ayloush, of the Los Angeles branch of Cair (Council on American–Islamic Relations), who has been speaking on behalf of the family of suspect Syed Farook, has once again expressed the family’s sorrow at Wednesday’s events.
He said the family wanted to convey their “genuine sentiment of sorrow and sadness … and of solidarity” to the families of those killed and wounded.He said the family wanted to convey their “genuine sentiment of sorrow and sadness … and of solidarity” to the families of those killed and wounded.
Ayloush said the shooting was a “hateful, horrific crime”:Ayloush said the shooting was a “hateful, horrific crime”:
This is a crime – there is absolutely no justification for such an act.This is a crime – there is absolutely no justification for such an act.
This is a time for solidarity, for resilience.This is a time for solidarity, for resilience.
As a nation, we are in mourning for such crimes, whether it is in San Bernardino, or Colorado Springs, or anywhere else.As a nation, we are in mourning for such crimes, whether it is in San Bernardino, or Colorado Springs, or anywhere else.
He said terrorists made up a tiny fraction of the world’s Muslim population, and stressed that the man accused of the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood shooting “definitely does not represent Christianity”.He said terrorists made up a tiny fraction of the world’s Muslim population, and stressed that the man accused of the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood shooting “definitely does not represent Christianity”.
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One of those killed, Isaac Amanios, was the cousin of the New York Giants’ Nat Behre.One of those killed, Isaac Amanios, was the cousin of the New York Giants’ Nat Behre.
He has tweeted about his cousin today:He has tweeted about his cousin today:
My cousin's name is Isaac Amanios and he was a great human being. Thoughts and prayers are with my family back in CA.My cousin's name is Isaac Amanios and he was a great human being. Thoughts and prayers are with my family back in CA.
Thank you all for your kind words and well wishes, means a lot after something like this. Also thank those first responders, true heroes.Thank you all for your kind words and well wishes, means a lot after something like this. Also thank those first responders, true heroes.
12.35am GMT00:3512.35am GMT00:35
The 14 victimsThe 14 victims
The San Bernardino County sheriff’s department has issued the names of the 14 people who died in the attack on the Inland regional center.The San Bernardino County sheriff’s department has issued the names of the 14 people who died in the attack on the Inland regional center.
They are:They are:
Updated at 3.55am GMTUpdated at 3.55am GMT
12.24am GMT00:2412.24am GMT00:24
Opening summaryOpening summary
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
Welcome to continuing live coverage of the aftermath of Wednesday’s mass shooting in San Bernardino, as we await a news conference from investigators in just over an hour’s time.Welcome to continuing live coverage of the aftermath of Wednesday’s mass shooting in San Bernardino, as we await a news conference from investigators in just over an hour’s time.