Police officers stand guard as they investigate a suspicious vehicle in Redlands, California, on Wednesday, December 2, after a mass shooting in nearby San Bernardino in which 14 people died and 21 were injured. The shooting took place at the Inland Regional Center, where employees with the county health department were attending a holiday event. The two shooters -- Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik -- were fatally shot in a gun battle with police hours after the initial incident. Farook worked for the county health department.
Police officers stand guard as they investigate a suspicious vehicle in Redlands, California, on Wednesday, December 2, after a mass shooting in nearby San Bernardino in which 14 people died and 21 were injured. The shooting took place at the Inland Regional Center, where employees with the county health department were attending a holiday event. The two shooters -- Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik -- were fatally shot in a gun battle with police hours after the initial incident. Farook worked for the county health department.
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A police officer places a marker along East San Bernardino Avenue, near where the shootout occurred.
A police officer places a marker along East San Bernardino Avenue, near where the shootout occurred.
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Law enforcement officers search a residential area for suspects who fled after the shooting.
Law enforcement officers search a residential area for suspects who fled after the shooting.
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Police search for the suspects in San Bernardino.
Police search for the suspects in San Bernardino.
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The residential area was not far from where the shooting occurred.
The residential area was not far from where the shooting occurred.
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Law enforcement officers search a neighborhood in San Bernardino.
Law enforcement officers search a neighborhood in San Bernardino.
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A police officer loads his weapon while pursuing suspects.
A police officer loads his weapon while pursuing suspects.
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A SWAT team mobilizes during the search.
A SWAT team mobilizes during the search.
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People pray on the San Bernardino Golf Course, across the street from where the shooting took place.
People pray on the San Bernardino Golf Course, across the street from where the shooting took place.
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Heavily armed law enforcement officers swarmed the area where the shooting occurred.
Heavily armed law enforcement officers swarmed the area where the shooting occurred.
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People leave a community center after reuniting with friends and family in the aftermath of the shootings.
People leave a community center after reuniting with friends and family in the aftermath of the shootings.
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A woman is comforted near the scene of the shooting.
A woman is comforted near the scene of the shooting.
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A police helicopter hovers around the Inland Regional Center.
A police helicopter hovers around the Inland Regional Center.
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Luis Gutierrez gets emotional as he talks about his wife who works in the facility and saw a gunman, according to Los Angeles Times photographer Marcus Yam.
Luis Gutierrez gets emotional as he talks about his wife who works in the facility and saw a gunman, according to Los Angeles Times photographer Marcus Yam.
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Two women speak with a firefighter at a triage area near the scene.
Two women speak with a firefighter at a triage area near the scene.
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Police stand guard outside of the emergency room at the Loma Linda University Medical Center, where some of the victims were being treated.
Police stand guard outside of the emergency room at the Loma Linda University Medical Center, where some of the victims were being treated.
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Police escort civilians away from the site of the shooting.
Police escort civilians away from the site of the shooting.
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People walk away from the scene. It is unclear how many people were at the facility at the time of the shooting.
People walk away from the scene. It is unclear how many people were at the facility at the time of the shooting.
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Police in SWAT gear secure the area.
Police in SWAT gear secure the area.
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Two women embrace at a community center where family members were gathering to pick up people from the scene.
Two women embrace at a community center where family members were gathering to pick up people from the scene.
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People gather at the San Bernardino Golf Course.
People gather at the San Bernardino Golf Course.
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People talk to police at the golf course.
People talk to police at the golf course.
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A woman is wheeled away on a stretcher.
A woman is wheeled away on a stretcher.
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People are moved away from the area by bus.
People are moved away from the area by bus.
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Police and fire personnel are seen near the site of the shooting.
Police and fire personnel are seen near the site of the shooting.
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A crowd gathers behind the police line.
A crowd gathers behind the police line.
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Ambulances pull out of a staging area near the Inland Regional Center.
Ambulances pull out of a staging area near the Inland Regional Center.
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A SWAT vehicle carries police officers.
A SWAT vehicle carries police officers.
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SWAT teams and a bomb squad were working to clear the buildings where the shootings took place.
SWAT teams and a bomb squad were working to clear the buildings where the shootings took place.
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San Bernardino shooting

Story highlights

Blood Donations are needed to help surviving victims

GoFundMe accounts have been established to help victims

The Disaster Distress Helpline is helping people cope

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The mass shooting during a holiday party at Inland Regional Center on December 2 in San Bernardino, California, is the deadliest since the 2012 incident at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

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    • Here are some ways you can help and support victims and the San Bernardino community:

    The nonprofit LifeStream blood bank is urging residents in the area to give blood to help shooting victims who are being treated at local hospitals. In the Inland Empire, donations can be made at LifeStream centers in Riverside, Ontario, Victorville and La Quinta, and at LifeStream mobile drives.

    Donors can also give blood at Hoag Hospital, Long Beach Memorial, Saddleback Memorial, and at the American Red Cross in Woodland Hills, the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles, and the San Diego Blood Bank.

    Supporting victims and families

    The Arrowhead United Way has set up the San Bernardino United Relief Fund. Donations address the needs of those affected by the mass shooting. Donations can be made online or by texting ‘SBUNITED’ to 71777.

    Crowdfunding pages have been set up to support some of the victims and their families.

    Additionally, GoFundme has waived all fees on the crowdfunding account set up by San Bernardino’s mayor, Carey Davis which is set to support all victims and their families.

    A group of American Muslims have joined together to raise money through “Muslims United for San Bernardino” on the crowdfunding site LaunchGood. Those funds will be dispersed through the San Bernardino United Relief Fund.

    Coping with the tragedy

    Several organizations have banded together to support the emotional needs of victims and their families.

    New Creation Behavioral Healthcare Foundation (NCBHF) is heading up crisis counseling for those involved or affected by the tragedy at the Inland Regional Center. The organization is working directly with the Inland Empire Red Cross and the National Disaster Distress Helpline to assist in recovery.

    NCBHF is currently seeking additional volunteer licensed counselors to assist with the efforts. If you or someone you know is a Licensed counselor and would like to volunteer, please contact Ken Vela at 909-241-8594.

    Prayer vigils and remembrance

    California Gov. Jerry Brown sent his prayers to the victims and their families. Capitol flags were lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims and their families.

    Candlelight and prayer vigil were held at San Manuel Stadium and Baitul Hameed Mosque in San Bernardino. In a press release, Ahmadiyya Muslim leaders called for peace and condemned the attacks.

    As more ways to help victims and their families become available, we will update this article.