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San Bernardino shooting: police detail gun battle as injured toll rises – live San Bernardino shooting: police detail gun battle as injured toll rises – live
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6.49pm GMT18:49
Police briefing
Updated at 6.52pm GMT
6.15pm GMT18:156.15pm GMT18:15
Sheriff John McMahon says that nonessential county operations have been shut down for Thursday and Friday, “out of respect for the family and victims”Sheriff John McMahon says that nonessential county operations have been shut down for Thursday and Friday, “out of respect for the family and victims”
“Our staff is on 12-hour shifts and we’ve called folks in from their days off to identify the victims and help process the scene,” he says.“Our staff is on 12-hour shifts and we’ve called folks in from their days off to identify the victims and help process the scene,” he says.
McMahon says his office will likely release the names in a press notice later in the day. With that he and the police chief conclude the briefing.McMahon says his office will likely release the names in a press notice later in the day. With that he and the police chief conclude the briefing.
6.12pm GMT18:126.12pm GMT18:12
Police were led to the SUV with the suspects because Farook “had rented a vehicle that was similar to the suspect description we received,” Burguan tells reporters.Police were led to the SUV with the suspects because Farook “had rented a vehicle that was similar to the suspect description we received,” Burguan tells reporters.
The police chief says that the delay in identifying victims at the community center is due to several obstacles at the scene. Fire sprinklers went off sometime during or after the shooting, slowing officers’ ability to clear the scene, and then they discovered explosive devices that needed to be removed.The police chief says that the delay in identifying victims at the community center is due to several obstacles at the scene. Fire sprinklers went off sometime during or after the shooting, slowing officers’ ability to clear the scene, and then they discovered explosive devices that needed to be removed.
Burguan says police did not reach the bodies in the conference center until around midnight. “We’ve been working throughout the night on that and we have been working on notifications.”Burguan says police did not reach the bodies in the conference center until around midnight. “We’ve been working throughout the night on that and we have been working on notifications.”
“We will release the names, hopefully of all 14 people today, as we make notifications” to relatives, he says.“We will release the names, hopefully of all 14 people today, as we make notifications” to relatives, he says.
He confirms that a third man, detained Wednesday during the manhunt for the suspects, has no relation to the Regional Center shooting, but was booked on an separate misdemeanor charge.He confirms that a third man, detained Wednesday during the manhunt for the suspects, has no relation to the Regional Center shooting, but was booked on an separate misdemeanor charge.
6.06pm GMT18:066.06pm GMT18:06
“There was obviously a mission here, we know that,” Bowdich says.“There was obviously a mission here, we know that,” Bowdich says.
We do not know why. If this was the intended target, if there was something that triggered that, we just don’t know.We do not know why. If this was the intended target, if there was something that triggered that, we just don’t know.
He says “we know there was travel,” alluding to reports that the suspects arrived from Saudi Arabia in July 2014. “She was not his wife at the time but she is now,” he says. “They then had a baby together.”He says “we know there was travel,” alluding to reports that the suspects arrived from Saudi Arabia in July 2014. “She was not his wife at the time but she is now,” he says. “They then had a baby together.”
Malik was in the US on a KI visa, also known as the fiancé(e) visa, and was from Pakistan.Malik was in the US on a KI visa, also known as the fiancé(e) visa, and was from Pakistan.
Updated at 6.17pm GMTUpdated at 6.17pm GMT
6.02pm GMT18:026.02pm GMT18:02
FBI official David Bowdich takes the microphone, saying that the agency will fly back some evidence to Washington for “expeditious analysis of that evidence”.FBI official David Bowdich takes the microphone, saying that the agency will fly back some evidence to Washington for “expeditious analysis of that evidence”.
Digital media is incredibly important because we are trying to determine the motive. We do not know the motive and we [cannot] rule anything out.Digital media is incredibly important because we are trying to determine the motive. We do not know the motive and we [cannot] rule anything out.
It would be irresponsible of me and way too early for me to speculate on motive for why this occurred.It would be irresponsible of me and way too early for me to speculate on motive for why this occurred.
6.01pm GMT18:016.01pm GMT18:01
“Everybody knows San Bernardino has been hit pretty hard” by an economic downturn, Burguan says, but “this is a pretty resilient community.”“Everybody knows San Bernardino has been hit pretty hard” by an economic downturn, Burguan says, but “this is a pretty resilient community.”
He says that the response of officers, medical crews and county officials was “nothing short of heroic”.He says that the response of officers, medical crews and county officials was “nothing short of heroic”.
Asked about reports that Farook and Malik had a young infant, Burguan says: “I know that they had a six-month old child I don’t know where she is.”Asked about reports that Farook and Malik had a young infant, Burguan says: “I know that they had a six-month old child I don’t know where she is.”
“Both suspects were listed on the rental agreement for the property” for the Redlands house, he adds, but “I don’t know that we can definitively say that they were living there.”“Both suspects were listed on the rental agreement for the property” for the Redlands house, he adds, but “I don’t know that we can definitively say that they were living there.”
He says that police were led to the house after witnesses identified Farook as an employee of the county agency, and that that tip led them also to the car and ultimate shootout with the suspects.He says that police were led to the house after witnesses identified Farook as an employee of the county agency, and that that tip led them also to the car and ultimate shootout with the suspects.
Police recovered not only explosives and ammunition from the Redlands house but “computer evidence, cellphones … thumb drives” and other electronic items. He can’t say what’s been found on those items yet.Police recovered not only explosives and ammunition from the Redlands house but “computer evidence, cellphones … thumb drives” and other electronic items. He can’t say what’s been found on those items yet.
“I want to be accurate as best as we can,” Burguan adds, warning that information may continue to change as the investigation develops.“I want to be accurate as best as we can,” Burguan adds, warning that information may continue to change as the investigation develops.
5.55pm GMT17:555.55pm GMT17:55
Burguan says police “do not have any credible indication that there is an immediate threat” from another attack.Burguan says police “do not have any credible indication that there is an immediate threat” from another attack.
He says that they’ve heard varying accounts of what happened in the conference room before the suspects left, returned and began shooting. They’ve heard that Farook did not appear upset, that he went off somewhere, and that he had some kind of dispute.He says that they’ve heard varying accounts of what happened in the conference room before the suspects left, returned and began shooting. They’ve heard that Farook did not appear upset, that he went off somewhere, and that he had some kind of dispute.
Police still cannot pinpoint a motive, he says, but are confident the attack was pre-planned: “Nobody gets upset at party and puts together that kind of elaborate scheme or plannig to do that.”Police still cannot pinpoint a motive, he says, but are confident the attack was pre-planned: “Nobody gets upset at party and puts together that kind of elaborate scheme or plannig to do that.”
“They sprayed the room with bullets I do not know whether there was on one person they particularly targeted.”“They sprayed the room with bullets I do not know whether there was on one person they particularly targeted.”
Reporters asks about the weapons and whether Farook had a criminal record:Reporters asks about the weapons and whether Farook had a criminal record:
“The two handguns were purchased by him, the rifles were not, but all four guns were legally purchased. There’s no criminal record that he had that we’re aware of.”“The two handguns were purchased by him, the rifles were not, but all four guns were legally purchased. There’s no criminal record that he had that we’re aware of.”
5.51pm GMT17:515.51pm GMT17:51
Police chief: suspects had bombs and arsenalPolice chief: suspects had bombs and arsenal
Burguan then describes the shootout between police and the suspects, as well as an huge amount of ammunition and explosive supplies at a house in Redlands.Burguan then describes the shootout between police and the suspects, as well as an huge amount of ammunition and explosive supplies at a house in Redlands.
After the shootout, police found 1,400 223 rounds and 200 9mm rounds, he says. Two police were injured with non-serious wounds. He says police fired 380 rounds, including by 14 of his own officers and a number from other departments. The suspects fired about 76 rounds.After the shootout, police found 1,400 223 rounds and 200 9mm rounds, he says. Two police were injured with non-serious wounds. He says police fired 380 rounds, including by 14 of his own officers and a number from other departments. The suspects fired about 76 rounds.
One was wounded in the leg, and will likely be released soon. He’s in “good spirits”, Burguan says. Another deputy was also injured with some cuts to the leg, possibly from glass or shrapnel.One was wounded in the leg, and will likely be released soon. He’s in “good spirits”, Burguan says. Another deputy was also injured with some cuts to the leg, possibly from glass or shrapnel.
At the house in the Redlands, “the search that took place revealed that there were 12 pipe bomb type devices found in that house or in the garage of that house,” Burguan continues. “There were also hundreds of tools, many of which could be used to construct IEDs or pipe bombs.”At the house in the Redlands, “the search that took place revealed that there were 12 pipe bomb type devices found in that house or in the garage of that house,” Burguan continues. “There were also hundreds of tools, many of which could be used to construct IEDs or pipe bombs.”
Another 2,000 9mm rounds found at the house, over 2,500 223 rounds, and there were several hundred 22 long rifle rounds that were found there.Another 2,000 9mm rounds found at the house, over 2,500 223 rounds, and there were several hundred 22 long rifle rounds that were found there.
“Clearly they were equipped and could’ve continued to carry out another attack.”“Clearly they were equipped and could’ve continued to carry out another attack.”
Updated at 6.05pm GMTUpdated at 6.05pm GMT
5.47pm GMT17:475.47pm GMT17:47
Police chief: 21 people woundedPolice chief: 21 people wounded
Police chief Jarrod Burguan is giving an update, saying that the number of wounded victims has increased from 17 to 21 people. Fourteen people are confirmed dead.Police chief Jarrod Burguan is giving an update, saying that the number of wounded victims has increased from 17 to 21 people. Fourteen people are confirmed dead.
He says police still do not know yet how many officers in total responded to the scene, and then describes new details of shooting.He says police still do not know yet how many officers in total responded to the scene, and then describes new details of shooting.
“When they entered [they fired] somewhere between 65 and 75 rounds from their rifles at the scene. We did locate the one pipe bomb that was actually three pipe bombs combined, that had a remote control car[-style trigger]” that did not appear to work, he says.“When they entered [they fired] somewhere between 65 and 75 rounds from their rifles at the scene. We did locate the one pipe bomb that was actually three pipe bombs combined, that had a remote control car[-style trigger]” that did not appear to work, he says.
Police also found four high-capacity 223 rifle magazines that were dropped by the suspects, he adds. “We can confirm that the suspects were wearing the black-style tactical gear … They were not wearing ballistic, bulletproof vests … They did have tactical style vests that held magazines and ammunition and that kind of stuff.”Police also found four high-capacity 223 rifle magazines that were dropped by the suspects, he adds. “We can confirm that the suspects were wearing the black-style tactical gear … They were not wearing ballistic, bulletproof vests … They did have tactical style vests that held magazines and ammunition and that kind of stuff.”
Updated at 5.49pm GMTUpdated at 5.49pm GMT
5.30pm GMT17:305.30pm GMT17:30
SummarySummary
What we know ahead of a police briefing scheduled for 9.30am PST (12pm ET, 5pm GMT), in which federal officials and San Bernardino police chief Jarrod Burguan will give an update about the state of the investigation.What we know ahead of a police briefing scheduled for 9.30am PST (12pm ET, 5pm GMT), in which federal officials and San Bernardino police chief Jarrod Burguan will give an update about the state of the investigation.
5.03pm GMT17:035.03pm GMT17:03
Former representative Gabrielle Giffords, herself the victim of a mass shooting, has released an emotional statement with her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, about the San Bernardino shooting.Former representative Gabrielle Giffords, herself the victim of a mass shooting, has released an emotional statement with her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly, about the San Bernardino shooting.
They released the statement through their pro-gun control Super Pac, Americans for Responsible Solutions.They released the statement through their pro-gun control Super Pac, Americans for Responsible Solutions.
It seems like every week we sit down together to find the words to adequately express our heartbreak for another community that has been shattered by gun violence.It seems like every week we sit down together to find the words to adequately express our heartbreak for another community that has been shattered by gun violence.
We always fail to find the words to match our anger, heartache, and disgust. … Today, once again, America mourns those taken from us by gun violence.We always fail to find the words to match our anger, heartache, and disgust. … Today, once again, America mourns those taken from us by gun violence.
Giffords and Kelly then single out the United States as a nation where “unimaginable” horrors happen too often.Giffords and Kelly then single out the United States as a nation where “unimaginable” horrors happen too often.
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.
They conclude with a call for Americans to move Congress to action – and a condemnation of lawmakers: “in all of the time that has passed since Newtown, Congress has managed to do what many of us would have thought unthinkable: nothing at all.”They conclude with a call for Americans to move Congress to action – and a condemnation of lawmakers: “in all of the time that has passed since Newtown, Congress has managed to do what many of us would have thought unthinkable: nothing at all.”
4.44pm GMT16:444.44pm GMT16:44
There have been 1,051 mass shootings in the past 1,066 days, according to the crowd-sourced site Shooting Tracker.There have been 1,051 mass shootings in the past 1,066 days, according to the crowd-sourced site Shooting Tracker.
Yesterday, Barack Obama commented on the San Bernardino shooting by saying: “We have a pattern now of mass shootings in this country that has no parallel anywhere else in the world.”Yesterday, Barack Obama commented on the San Bernardino shooting by saying: “We have a pattern now of mass shootings in this country that has no parallel anywhere else in the world.”
The Guardian’s interactive team has tallied up each of these mass shootings – the location, date and number of victims – since a gunman killed 26 people in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, beginning a trend of increasingly deadly shootings around the US.The Guardian’s interactive team has tallied up each of these mass shootings – the location, date and number of victims – since a gunman killed 26 people in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, beginning a trend of increasingly deadly shootings around the US.
Related: 1,051 mass shootings in 1,066 days: this is what America's gun crisis looks likeRelated: 1,051 mass shootings in 1,066 days: this is what America's gun crisis looks like
4.26pm GMT16:264.26pm GMT16:26
At the conclusion of Obama’s statement, the White House released an order to fly the American flag at half-staff at all public buildings, grounds, military basses and embassies, in honor of the victims of the San Bernardino shooting.At the conclusion of Obama’s statement, the White House released an order to fly the American flag at half-staff at all public buildings, grounds, military basses and embassies, in honor of the victims of the San Bernardino shooting.
4.19pm GMT16:194.19pm GMT16:19
Obama: mass shootings are 'too easy'Obama: mass shootings are 'too easy'
The president now broadens his appeal to action, saying that Americans should not “feel as if there’s nothing we can do”.The president now broadens his appeal to action, saying that Americans should not “feel as if there’s nothing we can do”.
“We just can’t leave it to our professionals [in law enforcement] to deal with the problems of these kinds of horrible killings,” he says.“We just can’t leave it to our professionals [in law enforcement] to deal with the problems of these kinds of horrible killings,” he says.
I do think that as the investigation goes forward it’s going to be important for all of us, including our legislatures, to see what we can do. … So that when individuals decide they want to do somebody harm to make it a little harder for them to do it. Because right now it’s just too easy.I do think that as the investigation goes forward it’s going to be important for all of us, including our legislatures, to see what we can do. … So that when individuals decide they want to do somebody harm to make it a little harder for them to do it. Because right now it’s just too easy.
He says that new actions and legislation would make it “not impossible, but harder for individuals to get access to guns.”He says that new actions and legislation would make it “not impossible, but harder for individuals to get access to guns.”
Obama also adds that he spoke with the mayor of San Bernardino, Corey Davis, this morning, and thanked him and law enforcement. Attorney General Loretta Lynch will provide an update on the investigation later today.Obama also adds that he spoke with the mayor of San Bernardino, Corey Davis, this morning, and thanked him and law enforcement. Attorney General Loretta Lynch will provide an update on the investigation later today.
Updated at 5.24pm GMTUpdated at 5.24pm GMT
4.15pm GMT16:154.15pm GMT16:15
Obama: suspects' motive unknownObama: suspects' motive unknown
President Barack Obama is giving a statement from the Oval Office, pledging to reporters in a closed session that investigators will find out what motivated the attack.President Barack Obama is giving a statement from the Oval Office, pledging to reporters in a closed session that investigators will find out what motivated the attack.
At this stage we do not yet know why this terrible event occurred. We do know that the two individuals who were killed were equipped with weapons and appeared to have access to additional weaponry at their homes.At this stage we do not yet know why this terrible event occurred. We do know that the two individuals who were killed were equipped with weapons and appeared to have access to additional weaponry at their homes.
But we don’t know why they did it. We don’t know at this point the extent of their plans we do not know their motivations. And I just received a briefing from FBI director Comey as well as AG Lynch indicating the course of their investigation.But we don’t know why they did it. We don’t know at this point the extent of their plans we do not know their motivations. And I just received a briefing from FBI director Comey as well as AG Lynch indicating the course of their investigation.
It is possible that this was terrorist related but we don’t know. It’s also possible that this was workplace related. And until the FBI’s been able to conduct what will be a large number of interviews, until we understand what the workplace relationship between the individuals and his superiors, because he worked with the organization where this terrible shooting took place, until all the social media and electronic information has been [sorted].It is possible that this was terrorist related but we don’t know. It’s also possible that this was workplace related. And until the FBI’s been able to conduct what will be a large number of interviews, until we understand what the workplace relationship between the individuals and his superiors, because he worked with the organization where this terrible shooting took place, until all the social media and electronic information has been [sorted].
“We’re going to get to the bottom of this,” he promises. “And we’re going to be vigilant as we always are about getting the facts for the issue.”“We’re going to get to the bottom of this,” he promises. “And we’re going to be vigilant as we always are about getting the facts for the issue.”
Updated at 5.24pm GMTUpdated at 5.24pm GMT
3.57pm GMT15:573.57pm GMT15:57
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has said that he too is frustrated by inaction in Congress, but he refuses to budge on gun control, insisting that the problem goes to a question of mental health.Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has said that he too is frustrated by inaction in Congress, but he refuses to budge on gun control, insisting that the problem goes to a question of mental health.
“We have to make sure that in our rush to do something we don’t violate a person’s individual rights in this country,” Ryan told CBS.“We have to make sure that in our rush to do something we don’t violate a person’s individual rights in this country,” Ryan told CBS.
“Some [gun control] proposals here do violate people’s rights,” he said, using as an example of the proposal to ban gun purchases for people on the no-fly list.“Some [gun control] proposals here do violate people’s rights,” he said, using as an example of the proposal to ban gun purchases for people on the no-fly list.
“We’re going to violate a person’s rights without giving them any due process,” Ryan said of the proposal. He said that it would be difficult to stop “a law abiding citizen who is exercising their rights who all of a sudden snapped or something like that.”“We’re going to violate a person’s rights without giving them any due process,” Ryan said of the proposal. He said that it would be difficult to stop “a law abiding citizen who is exercising their rights who all of a sudden snapped or something like that.”
“In a free society you’re going to have problems, the question is in a free society, are there gaps in the laws?”“In a free society you’re going to have problems, the question is in a free society, are there gaps in the laws?”
Ryan said that he would be pushing a mental health reform bill that would increase barriers for some people to purchase guns.Ryan said that he would be pushing a mental health reform bill that would increase barriers for some people to purchase guns.
Unnamed law enforcement sources have said that all four guns used by the suspects of Wednesday’s shooting were purchased legally.Unnamed law enforcement sources have said that all four guns used by the suspects of Wednesday’s shooting were purchased legally.
JUST IN: All 4 guns used in #SanBernardino shooting were purchased legally and 2 were purchased by the shooters, law enforcement sources sayJUST IN: All 4 guns used in #SanBernardino shooting were purchased legally and 2 were purchased by the shooters, law enforcement sources say
Updated at 3.59pm GMTUpdated at 3.59pm GMT
3.43pm GMT15:433.43pm GMT15:43
At the Loma Linda Medical Center, where many of the 17 wounded were taken yesterday, a hospital official is providing an update.At the Loma Linda Medical Center, where many of the 17 wounded were taken yesterday, a hospital official is providing an update.
Two patients are in critical condition, three are “fair”, the CEO, Kerry Heinrich, says. “All of the patients are gunshot wound victims.”Two patients are in critical condition, three are “fair”, the CEO, Kerry Heinrich, says. “All of the patients are gunshot wound victims.”
He says he cannot give much information about the condition of the victims, out of respect to their privacy. “I’ll leave it for the patients themselves to communicate their stories.”He says he cannot give much information about the condition of the victims, out of respect to their privacy. “I’ll leave it for the patients themselves to communicate their stories.”
“All of the family members are struggling in their own way, in their own method. Some of the family members are dealing with loved ones who have very, very serious injuries.”“All of the family members are struggling in their own way, in their own method. Some of the family members are dealing with loved ones who have very, very serious injuries.”
Heinrich praises hospital staff, saying that they had to work to save lives “called in [a] bomb threat to the institution”.Heinrich praises hospital staff, saying that they had to work to save lives “called in [a] bomb threat to the institution”.
“You never know whether it’s credible or not so our practice and our policy is to always take those matters seriously.”“You never know whether it’s credible or not so our practice and our policy is to always take those matters seriously.”
He adds that the hospital was shaken by the scope of the shooting and the subsequent lockdown and terror. “There’s nothing you can really do to prepare for the emotional trauma of an event like yesterday,” he says. “The shock and the stress is evident all around the Inland Empire.”He adds that the hospital was shaken by the scope of the shooting and the subsequent lockdown and terror. “There’s nothing you can really do to prepare for the emotional trauma of an event like yesterday,” he says. “The shock and the stress is evident all around the Inland Empire.”
Updated at 4.54pm GMTUpdated at 4.54pm GMT
3.32pm GMT15:323.32pm GMT15:32
The mayor of the city where the two suspects died in a shootout with police has released a statementThe mayor of the city where the two suspects died in a shootout with police has released a statement
Mayor Paul Foster and the City of Redlands wish to express our sincere condolences to the injured victims and to the families and friends of those killed in the tragic shooting in the City of San Bernardino. We are proud of the work done by our first responders in the Redlands Police and Fire Departments and those from our neighboring agencies. Our prayers are with each and every one of you.Mayor Paul Foster and the City of Redlands wish to express our sincere condolences to the injured victims and to the families and friends of those killed in the tragic shooting in the City of San Bernardino. We are proud of the work done by our first responders in the Redlands Police and Fire Departments and those from our neighboring agencies. Our prayers are with each and every one of you.
San Bernardino mayor Carey Davis said on Thursday morning that he has no information yet as to whether the shooting’s motive was related to the suspect’s work or ideological thinking.San Bernardino mayor Carey Davis said on Thursday morning that he has no information yet as to whether the shooting’s motive was related to the suspect’s work or ideological thinking.
He did however made an emphatic statement about whether he would support any new gun control measures.He did however made an emphatic statement about whether he would support any new gun control measures.
“It’s not the gun that kills,” Davis said. “It’s the shooter that kills.”“It’s not the gun that kills,” Davis said. “It’s the shooter that kills.”
3.09pm GMT15:093.09pm GMT15:09
SummarySummary
As our coverage continues, here’s a summary of where things stand:As our coverage continues, here’s a summary of where things stand:
Related: San Bernardino shooting: what we know about the suspectsRelated: San Bernardino shooting: what we know about the suspects
Related: How San Bernardino shooters killed 14 people after Christmas party 'dispute'Related: How San Bernardino shooters killed 14 people after Christmas party 'dispute'
2.37pm GMT14:372.37pm GMT14:37
Simultaneous to a statement by the attorney general describing an inconclusive investigation into the shootings, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, a senator from Texas, draws a conclusion.Simultaneous to a statement by the attorney general describing an inconclusive investigation into the shootings, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, a senator from Texas, draws a conclusion.
The San Bernardino shootings underscore that “we are at [sic] a time of war,” Cruz has said in an address at the Republican Jewish Coalition forum, according to Reuters, which adds the line:The San Bernardino shootings underscore that “we are at [sic] a time of war,” Cruz has said in an address at the Republican Jewish Coalition forum, according to Reuters, which adds the line:
Cruz, who remains behind in the polls, said the attacks prove the country needs “a war-time president to defend” the nation.Cruz, who remains behind in the polls, said the attacks prove the country needs “a war-time president to defend” the nation.
Updated at 2.58pm GMTUpdated at 2.58pm GMT
2.27pm GMT14:272.27pm GMT14:27
US attorney general Loretta Lynch is addressing the media on various topics including the San Bernardino shootings.US attorney general Loretta Lynch is addressing the media on various topics including the San Bernardino shootings.
“Whatever the results of this investigation... one thing is clear: violence like this has no place in this country,” Lynch said, according to Reuters. She confirms that local authorities will provide an update on the investigation.“Whatever the results of this investigation... one thing is clear: violence like this has no place in this country,” Lynch said, according to Reuters. She confirms that local authorities will provide an update on the investigation.
Updated at 2.58pm GMTUpdated at 2.58pm GMT
2.13pm GMT14:132.13pm GMT14:13
Local CBS News interviews a man who describes working in an adjacent building to the community center when the mass shooting happened:Local CBS News interviews a man who describes working in an adjacent building to the community center when the mass shooting happened:
I went out to the conference room to look to see what’s going on, and there was actually people running, screaming, crying. At that time I realized that it may have been something bigger.”I went out to the conference room to look to see what’s going on, and there was actually people running, screaming, crying. At that time I realized that it may have been something bigger.”
Witness Timmy Hilliard saw people "running, screaming, crying" from IRC building: https://t.co/Vh0gpf8cAr https://t.co/y09lhDzzImWitness Timmy Hilliard saw people "running, screaming, crying" from IRC building: https://t.co/Vh0gpf8cAr https://t.co/y09lhDzzIm
1.46pm GMT13:461.46pm GMT13:46
Police will hold a news conference later this morning, a sergeant with the local San Bernardino force tweets:Police will hold a news conference later this morning, a sergeant with the local San Bernardino force tweets:
@SanBernardinoPD @SBPDChief Press conference planned to occur at Waterman / Vanderbilt in SB this morning regarding yesterdays shooting.@SanBernardinoPD @SBPDChief Press conference planned to occur at Waterman / Vanderbilt in SB this morning regarding yesterdays shooting.
1.38pm GMT13:381.38pm GMT13:38
The New York Daily News uses Thursday’s cover to rebuke Republican politicians who invoked prayer in their reactions to the shootings:The New York Daily News uses Thursday’s cover to rebuke Republican politicians who invoked prayer in their reactions to the shootings:
This will come up today at work ... so let's hear it. What do you think? #NYDailyNews pic.twitter.com/1PKGAW1WoeThis will come up today at work ... so let's hear it. What do you think? #NYDailyNews pic.twitter.com/1PKGAW1Woe
1.28pm GMT13:281.28pm GMT13:28
The county sheriff and local police department tweet messages of thanks. The FBI is investigating on the federal level.The county sheriff and local police department tweet messages of thanks. The FBI is investigating on the federal level.
In the wake of this tragedy, as a unified command we thank everyone for the outpouring of support #SanBernardino @SanBernardinoPDIn the wake of this tragedy, as a unified command we thank everyone for the outpouring of support #SanBernardino @SanBernardinoPD
Great cooperation from all our law enforcement partners today. Thank you to everyone. Thanks to the community as well!Great cooperation from all our law enforcement partners today. Thank you to everyone. Thanks to the community as well!
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Local Los Angeles-area broadcast outlets are adding incremental updates from the scene, where a KNBC anchor reports that the suspects’ black SUV remains on the street where it was stopped by police, and a local crime reporter says a coroner remains at the crime scene at the community center.Local Los Angeles-area broadcast outlets are adding incremental updates from the scene, where a KNBC anchor reports that the suspects’ black SUV remains on the street where it was stopped by police, and a local crime reporter says a coroner remains at the crime scene at the community center.
Updated at 1.18pm GMTUpdated at 1.18pm GMT
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The office of Republican presidential hopeful, Donald Trump, has tweeted that his poll ratings increase after mass shootings.The office of Republican presidential hopeful, Donald Trump, has tweeted that his poll ratings increase after mass shootings.
"@DLake66675: @ChateauEmissary @trumpettes16 @realDonaldTrump his poll numbers jump every time instances like this occur."@DLake66675: @ChateauEmissary @trumpettes16 @realDonaldTrump his poll numbers jump every time instances like this occur.
Congratulations on the GREAT job done by POLICE and law enforcement on the California shootings. Give credit where credit is due.Congratulations on the GREAT job done by POLICE and law enforcement on the California shootings. Give credit where credit is due.
Updated at 12.09pm GMTUpdated at 12.09pm GMT
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Related: San Bernardino shooting: what we know about the suspectsRelated: San Bernardino shooting: what we know about the suspects
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Hussam Ayloush, executive director of the Council on American–Islamic Relations in the LA area, who has been in touch with Farook’s family says they are as puzzled as the police by the motive for the mass shooting.Hussam Ayloush, executive director of the Council on American–Islamic Relations in the LA area, who has been in touch with Farook’s family says they are as puzzled as the police by the motive for the mass shooting.
Interviewed on CNN he said: “We don’t know the motives. The family is devastated, like all Americans. This is the time for us to express solidarity among all of us Americans in rejecting whatever the motives might have been. There is absolutely no justification for such horrendous behaviour.”Interviewed on CNN he said: “We don’t know the motives. The family is devastated, like all Americans. This is the time for us to express solidarity among all of us Americans in rejecting whatever the motives might have been. There is absolutely no justification for such horrendous behaviour.”
He said that the Farook family “had no clue that this could happen.” He added: “The suspect is married, has a six month old baby. They have no reason [about] what made him snap. Was it workplace related? Is it mental illness? Is it some twisted ideology? It is really unknown to us. All they [the family] can do share with everybody sorrow and prayers.”He said that the Farook family “had no clue that this could happen.” He added: “The suspect is married, has a six month old baby. They have no reason [about] what made him snap. Was it workplace related? Is it mental illness? Is it some twisted ideology? It is really unknown to us. All they [the family] can do share with everybody sorrow and prayers.”
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San Bernardino resident Joko Manullang has shared mobile phone footage purporting to show the shootout in his Redlands neighbourhood, on Facebook. The video, which cannot be independently verified, shows several police cars arriving at a neighbouring home as multiple shots ring out.San Bernardino resident Joko Manullang has shared mobile phone footage purporting to show the shootout in his Redlands neighbourhood, on Facebook. The video, which cannot be independently verified, shows several police cars arriving at a neighbouring home as multiple shots ring out.
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Here’s how the San Bernardino County local paper, the Sun, treated the story:Here’s how the San Bernardino County local paper, the Sun, treated the story:
Here's a look at today's front page: pic.twitter.com/cp6oetZlXVHere's a look at today's front page: pic.twitter.com/cp6oetZlXV
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Denise Peraza, one of those injured in the shooting recalled her ordeal to friends, according to the LA Times. She said two men dressed all in black wearing black face masks entered with “big ‘ol guns” and started shooting randomly. Police later said they were confident a man and a woman were the only ones responsible for the killings. Peraza said:Denise Peraza, one of those injured in the shooting recalled her ordeal to friends, according to the LA Times. She said two men dressed all in black wearing black face masks entered with “big ‘ol guns” and started shooting randomly. Police later said they were confident a man and a woman were the only ones responsible for the killings. Peraza said:
“Everyone dropped to the floor. It was during a holiday party. The guys opened fire for 30 seconds, randomly, then paused to reload and began firing again.”“Everyone dropped to the floor. It was during a holiday party. The guys opened fire for 30 seconds, randomly, then paused to reload and began firing again.”
Peraza was hiding under a desk when she was shot once in the lower back. She said after the shooters left everything was silent for about five minutes, before the police arrived. She added that injured victims were then helped into the beds of pickup trucks and taken to a safer location.Peraza was hiding under a desk when she was shot once in the lower back. She said after the shooters left everything was silent for about five minutes, before the police arrived. She added that injured victims were then helped into the beds of pickup trucks and taken to a safer location.
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FBI agents are still searching a house in Redlands, south-east of San Bernardino, which is reportedly connected to at least one of the suspects.FBI agents are still searching a house in Redlands, south-east of San Bernardino, which is reportedly connected to at least one of the suspects.
Officers in bomb suits have been filmed searching a car outside an apartment connected to Farook, the dead chief suspect.Officers in bomb suits have been filmed searching a car outside an apartment connected to Farook, the dead chief suspect.
Officers in bomb suits just broke into a car and searched it outside apt connected to Farook. #SanBernardinoShooting pic.twitter.com/Nz3jnsS9gOOfficers in bomb suits just broke into a car and searched it outside apt connected to Farook. #SanBernardinoShooting pic.twitter.com/Nz3jnsS9gO
Earlier, San Bernardino police chief, Jarrod Burguan, said officers were working with caution in Redlands and the centre that was the target of the shooting because of the possibility of explosive devices.Earlier, San Bernardino police chief, Jarrod Burguan, said officers were working with caution in Redlands and the centre that was the target of the shooting because of the possibility of explosive devices.
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations has uploaded video of a press conference in which Muslim leaders urged Americans not to blame Islam for the shooting.The Council on American-Islamic Relations has uploaded video of a press conference in which Muslim leaders urged Americans not to blame Islam for the shooting.
“Please do not implicate Islam or Muslims,” said Muzammil Siddiqi, religious director of The Islamic Society of Orange County, told the start of the press conference. “Our faith is against this kind of behaviour.”“Please do not implicate Islam or Muslims,” said Muzammil Siddiqi, religious director of The Islamic Society of Orange County, told the start of the press conference. “Our faith is against this kind of behaviour.”
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Reuters has pieced together what is known about the dead suspects.Reuters has pieced together what is known about the dead suspects.
Syed Rizwan FarookSyed Rizwan Farook
The 28-year-old who was born in the United States, worked as an environmental health specialist for San Bernardino County, inspecting restaurants for health violations, according to authorities and a website that tracks public employees.The 28-year-old who was born in the United States, worked as an environmental health specialist for San Bernardino County, inspecting restaurants for health violations, according to authorities and a website that tracks public employees.
As part of his job, he also inspected public pools at locations including apartment and senior housing complexes and country clubs. Records show him performing these duties as recently as July.As part of his job, he also inspected public pools at locations including apartment and senior housing complexes and country clubs. Records show him performing these duties as recently as July.
On Wednesday, he attended the annual holiday gathering for employees of his department, but then left, returning later with weaponry and Malik.On Wednesday, he attended the annual holiday gathering for employees of his department, but then left, returning later with weaponry and Malik.
SueAnn Chapman, a cashier and waitress at China Doll Fast Food, a restaurant that Syed Farook inspected earlier this year for his job with the county, said he didn’t seem unusual when he turned up.SueAnn Chapman, a cashier and waitress at China Doll Fast Food, a restaurant that Syed Farook inspected earlier this year for his job with the county, said he didn’t seem unusual when he turned up.
“He was real quiet,” Chapman said. “He checked the food and said he was here because somebody complained. ... He looked completely normal.”“He was real quiet,” Chapman said. “He checked the food and said he was here because somebody complained. ... He looked completely normal.”
Farook’s family was originally from South Asia. He had an older brother who had served in the US military.Farook’s family was originally from South Asia. He had an older brother who had served in the US military.
Public records suggest possible turbulence in Farook’s younger life.Public records suggest possible turbulence in Farook’s younger life.
In 2006, Rafia Farook, who records indicate is Farook’s mother, filed in a Riverside court for divorce from her husband, also named Syed Farook.In 2006, Rafia Farook, who records indicate is Farook’s mother, filed in a Riverside court for divorce from her husband, also named Syed Farook.
She enumerated multiple instances of domestic abuse in the legal filing, and said her husband “threatens to kill himself on a daily basis.” During one incident, she said in a court filing, her son came between them “to save me.She enumerated multiple instances of domestic abuse in the legal filing, and said her husband “threatens to kill himself on a daily basis.” During one incident, she said in a court filing, her son came between them “to save me.
Tashfeen MalikTashfeen Malik
The 27-year-old was believed to be from Pakistan and had lived in Saudi Arabia before coming to the United States.The 27-year-old was believed to be from Pakistan and had lived in Saudi Arabia before coming to the United States.
She is is said to have married Farook two years ago, although the exact status of the relationship is unclear. The couple had a six-month-old baby girl, according to Hussam Ayloush, executive director of the Los Angeles chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.She is is said to have married Farook two years ago, although the exact status of the relationship is unclear. The couple had a six-month-old baby girl, according to Hussam Ayloush, executive director of the Los Angeles chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
The couple left the baby with Farook’s mother in the nearby city of Redlands early on Wednesday morning. They told her they were going to attend a doctor’s appointment for the wife, Ayloush said.The couple left the baby with Farook’s mother in the nearby city of Redlands early on Wednesday morning. They told her they were going to attend a doctor’s appointment for the wife, Ayloush said.
Updated at 9.58am GMTUpdated at 9.58am GMT
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At least two images of the dead suspect Syed Farook have been published.At least two images of the dead suspect Syed Farook have been published.
Picture of the shooting suspect Syed Farook pic.twitter.com/Tf9qXZ0C9UPicture of the shooting suspect Syed Farook pic.twitter.com/Tf9qXZ0C9U
Who are Syed Rezwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik - the #SanBernadino shooters? (5 min read) https://t.co/6qDFQAVLa2 pic.twitter.com/i2HZgt5YPIWho are Syed Rezwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik - the #SanBernadino shooters? (5 min read) https://t.co/6qDFQAVLa2 pic.twitter.com/i2HZgt5YPI
Updated at 9.42am GMTUpdated at 9.42am GMT
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Rory Carroll and Yvette Cabrera in San Bernardino, and Paul Lewis in San Francisco recount what we know about how the shooting unfolded. Here’s an excerpt:Rory Carroll and Yvette Cabrera in San Bernardino, and Paul Lewis in San Francisco recount what we know about how the shooting unfolded. Here’s an excerpt:
Police were already acting on a tip, and within the hour would descend on a property registered to Farook in the nearby city of Redlands, about 5 miles (8km) away from the Inland Regional Center.Police were already acting on a tip, and within the hour would descend on a property registered to Farook in the nearby city of Redlands, about 5 miles (8km) away from the Inland Regional Center.
For the second time that day, Farook and Malik escaped in their black SUV. They were heading back into San Bernadino, and towards the building complex where they killed more than a dozen people hours earlier.For the second time that day, Farook and Malik escaped in their black SUV. They were heading back into San Bernadino, and towards the building complex where they killed more than a dozen people hours earlier.
For a few tense minutes, the vehicle sped through San Bernadino’s palm-tree lined streets, with police in pursuit – and live TV helicopters hovering overhead.For a few tense minutes, the vehicle sped through San Bernadino’s palm-tree lined streets, with police in pursuit – and live TV helicopters hovering overhead.
The suspects’ vehicle stopped in a hail of gunfire less than 2 miles from the Inland Regional Center. Some witnesses described hearing explosions and what appeared to be “thousands of rounds”. Burguan would later describe the actions of his officers as “flat-out heroic”.The suspects’ vehicle stopped in a hail of gunfire less than 2 miles from the Inland Regional Center. Some witnesses described hearing explosions and what appeared to be “thousands of rounds”. Burguan would later describe the actions of his officers as “flat-out heroic”.
When TV cameras zoomed in to capture the aftermath, they showed a bullet-riddled SUV with shot-out windows wedged between two armored police vehicles.When TV cameras zoomed in to capture the aftermath, they showed a bullet-riddled SUV with shot-out windows wedged between two armored police vehicles.
At least one of the suspects appeared to be lying on the ground beside a pool of blood. The other was still inside the SUV. Farook and Malik were dressed in the assault-style clothing worn by the attackers who stormed the office party four hours earlier.At least one of the suspects appeared to be lying on the ground beside a pool of blood. The other was still inside the SUV. Farook and Malik were dressed in the assault-style clothing worn by the attackers who stormed the office party four hours earlier.
Police detained a third potential suspect on a nearby street, but as of late Tuesday, had still had not determined whether the man was involved in the attack.Police detained a third potential suspect on a nearby street, but as of late Tuesday, had still had not determined whether the man was involved in the attack.
Burguan and other police and FBI officials said they were trying to piece together how the attack had unfolded – and why.Burguan and other police and FBI officials said they were trying to piece together how the attack had unfolded – and why.
Related: How San Bernardino shooters killed 14 people after Christmas party 'row'Related: How San Bernardino shooters killed 14 people after Christmas party 'row'
Updated at 9.44am GMTUpdated at 9.44am GMT
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Staff from San Bernardino coroner’s office have begun an investigation at the scene of the shooting. The identities of the victims will be released after the next of kin have been informed, spokesman Kevin Lacy tweeted.Staff from San Bernardino coroner’s office have begun an investigation at the scene of the shooting. The identities of the victims will be released after the next of kin have been informed, spokesman Kevin Lacy tweeted.
But, please remember, we won't be releasing any of that until we have notified families. They deserve to hear from us first. (2/2)But, please remember, we won't be releasing any of that until we have notified families. They deserve to hear from us first. (2/2)
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Couple left baby daughter with her grandmotherCouple left baby daughter with her grandmother
The two dead suspects, Syed Farook and his partner Tashfeen Malik, dropped off their six-month-old daughter with Farook’s mother in Redlands, according to the LA Times, citing Hussam Ayloush, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Los Angeles office.The two dead suspects, Syed Farook and his partner Tashfeen Malik, dropped off their six-month-old daughter with Farook’s mother in Redlands, according to the LA Times, citing Hussam Ayloush, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Los Angeles office.
The grandmother grew worried when she heard of the shooting attack in San Bernardino, and “she started calling. No answer,” Ayloush said.The grandmother grew worried when she heard of the shooting attack in San Bernardino, and “she started calling. No answer,” Ayloush said.
Farook was born in Illinois, and his parents immigrated to the US from south-east Asia, Ayloush said.Farook was born in Illinois, and his parents immigrated to the US from south-east Asia, Ayloush said.
Farook had left a party at his work with fellow public health employees of San Bernardino county. Police said he was angry and left early only to return with his partner. Both were heavily armed.Farook had left a party at his work with fellow public health employees of San Bernardino county. Police said he was angry and left early only to return with his partner. Both were heavily armed.
To repeat, police and Farook’s family are puzzled by the motive for the shooting.To repeat, police and Farook’s family are puzzled by the motive for the shooting.
San Bernardino police chief Jarrod Burguan said: “We do not have a motive.” He told the media the shooters had entered the center “as if on a mission”, adding: “They came in with a purpose ... We have no information to indicate that this is terrorism in the traditional sense.”San Bernardino police chief Jarrod Burguan said: “We do not have a motive.” He told the media the shooters had entered the center “as if on a mission”, adding: “They came in with a purpose ... We have no information to indicate that this is terrorism in the traditional sense.”
Updated at 10.32am GMTUpdated at 10.32am GMT
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This maps shows the key locations in the shooting and its aftermath.This maps shows the key locations in the shooting and its aftermath.
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Police officers led more than 40 people in the Inland Regional Center to safety, according to footage obtained by KPCC radio.Police officers led more than 40 people in the Inland Regional Center to safety, according to footage obtained by KPCC radio.
“I’ll take a bullet before you do, that’s for damn sure,” one of the officers is heard to say.“I’ll take a bullet before you do, that’s for damn sure,” one of the officers is heard to say.
He then shouts to an unseen colleague: “If you’re not cool, I’m not walking them.”He then shouts to an unseen colleague: “If you’re not cool, I’m not walking them.”
People in the building are heard thanking the officer. At least one of those being led to safety was a child.People in the building are heard thanking the officer. At least one of those being led to safety was a child.
Updated at 9.46am GMTUpdated at 9.46am GMT
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A recording has emerged purporting to be of police radio as the shootout unfolded.A recording has emerged purporting to be of police radio as the shootout unfolded.
Updated at 9.46am GMTUpdated at 9.46am GMT
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What we know so farWhat we know so far
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
Welcome to our continuing coverage of the aftermath of a mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, which left 14 people dead, including two named suspects.Welcome to our continuing coverage of the aftermath of a mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, which left 14 people dead, including two named suspects.
You can follow how events unfolded until now in our previous live blog. Claire Phipps rounds up what we know so far:You can follow how events unfolded until now in our previous live blog. Claire Phipps rounds up what we know so far:
Our latest news story on the unfolding events in San Bernardino is here.Our latest news story on the unfolding events in San Bernardino is here.
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Updated at 9.49am GMTUpdated at 9.49am GMT