San Bernardino Shooting Today: 20 People Shot in Mass Shooting
The San Bernardino Fire Department (SBFD) announced at least 20 people were shot in the 1300 block of South Waterman Avenue, while reports state 14 people are dead.
In a tweet released from the SBFD, officials are working to clean the scene. The San Bernardino county sheriff department has also alerted people to avoid the area due to police activity around Orange Show Road, Waterman Avenue and Park Center Circle.
By 2:26 p.m., the San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD) confirmed of an active shooter and a swat team is assisting in efforts.
SBFD units responding to reports of 20 victim shooting incident in 1300 block of S. Waterman. SBPD is working to clear the scene.
— San Bernardino Fire (@SBCityFire) December 2, 2015
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Hard Closure at Orange Show Rd/ Waterman and Park Center Circle in San Bernardino. AVOID THE AREA POLICE ACTIVITY! — SB County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) December 2, 2015
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.@SanBernardinoPD has confirmed an active shooter in the area of Orange Show Rd/ Waterman Ave near Park center. #SBCSD assisting.
— SB County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) December 2, 2015
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.@SanBernardinoPD has confirmed 1to3 possible suspects.Multiple victims. #SBCSD &other agencies assisting. More info to come. #SanBernardino
— SB County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) December 2, 2015
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ACTIVE SHOOTER:Area of Orange Show Rd/ Waterman Ave near Park Center, & surrounding area remains VERY ACTIVE. AVOID! pic.twitter.com/5vG0aYW6IL — SB County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) December 2, 2015
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BREAKING: Agents from ATF's Los Angeles Field Division are responding to the scene of the San Bernadino shooting.
— ATF HQ (@ATFHQ) December 2, 2015
According to affiliate KABC, 12 people were confirmed dead. The shooting is reportedly in the Inland Regional Center, a social services building that includes work for people with developmental disabilities.
San Bernardino is located approximately 60 miles from Los Angeles. The mass shooting comes less than a week after another shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Nov. 27, which resulted in three deaths including a police officer.
UPDATE: 3:26 p.m. EST:
Politicians begin reacting to San Bernardino shooting on social media.
California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein:
I’m monitoring the shooting in San Bernardino closely. Absolutely heartbreaking that we’re faced with another mass shooting.
— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) December 2, 2015
California Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar, who represents the San Bernardino area:
My deepest sympathies and prayers for the families affected by this horrific attack and for an end to this violence. — Pete Aguilar (@RepPeteAguilar) December 2, 2015
California Democratic Rep. Loretta Sanchez:
Horrified by the terrifying shooting in San Bernardino. Inland Empire community, please stay safe. — Loretta Sanchez (@LorettaSanchez) December 2, 2015
California Democratic Rep. Tony Cardenas:
Another murder spree with a gun. This time in SoCal. Of course, our thoughts & prayers to those affected. Also a plea: Help us stop this. — Rep. Tony Cárdenas (@RepCardenas) December 2, 2015
UPDATE: 4:47 p.m. EST: Inland Regional Center, alleged location of shooting, has its holiday party on Tuesday. Images and video were posted on social media.
The ICF Holiday Party is in full swing! ☃ pic.twitter.com/AzOCbliVmb — Inland RC (@InlandRegional) December 1, 2015
Just spotted at the ICF Holiday Party...Santa!!! He's posing for photos and taking gift requests. pic.twitter.com/LTKqDOPy53 — Inland RC (@InlandRegional) December 1, 2015
Reports from various media outlets are that police are searching for a black SUV in which the shooters are believed to have fled.
BREAKING: Police say no one in custody in California mass shooting, search under way for suspects. — The Associated Press (@AP) December 2, 2015
#SanBernardino shooting occurred in area rented by county gov't holiday party, per Inland Regional Center Executive Director Lavinia Johnson — Anthony De Rosa (@AntDeRosa) December 2, 2015
UPDATE: 5:00 p.m. EST: Obama, speaking to CBS News for a pre-scheduled interview, commented about the San Bernardino shooting. He said, "We have a pattern now of mass shootings in this country that has no parallel anywhere else in the world, and there's some steps we could take, not to eliminate every one of these mass shootings, but to improve the odds that they don't happen as frequently."
Update: 5:03 p.m. EST: In press conference, SBPD and the Sheriff's Office report that more than 14 people are dead and at least 14 people are wounded. More information provided via social media.
We will work hand and hand with the city of San Bernardino to secure this scene @sheriffmcmahon — SB County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) December 2, 2015
Suspects fled in a dark colored car. Ports and local county and city buildings locked down #SanBernardino #ActiveShooter @SanBernardinoPD — SB County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) December 2, 2015
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