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San Bernardino shooting: Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik named as suspects – live San Bernardino shooting: Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik named as suspects – live
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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.
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/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.
10.24am GMT10:24
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.”
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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.
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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
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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'
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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 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.”
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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.
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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