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US gunman had 'psychiatric care' California gunman 'was filmmaker Peter Rodger's son'
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The family of a gunman who killed six people in California say he was receiving psychiatric treatment and confirmed his name as Elliot Rodger. The gunman who killed six people in California is believed to be the son of Hollywood filmmaker Peter Rodger, the family lawyer says.
The lawyer for the alleged gunman's father, Peter Rodger, said his son was diagnosed with "highly functional Asperger's syndrome" as a child. Mr Rodger's lawyer said his client believed "his child" to be the perpetrator, naming him as "Elliot".
His mother contacted the police and a social worker after a YouTube video was posted recently, the lawyer added. Elliot Rodger's mother contacted the police after a YouTube video was posted a few weeks ago, the lawyer added.
Police are investigating a video in which a man complains of rejection by women, threatening revenge.
The shootings took place on Friday near the Californian city of Santa Barbara.The shootings took place on Friday near the Californian city of Santa Barbara.
The suspected gunman was found dead in his car with a bullet wound to the head, although police say it is not yet clear whether the wound was self-inflicted.The suspected gunman was found dead in his car with a bullet wound to the head, although police say it is not yet clear whether the wound was self-inflicted.
Seven other people are in hospital, and being treated for bullet wounds.Seven other people are in hospital, and being treated for bullet wounds.