Victims Identified in San Bernardino Mass Shooting

Officials have released the names of more than a dozen people who were killed in Wednesday’s deadly shootings in San Bernardino. Each victim was from Southern California.

“The Coroner Division completed their on scene investigation early this morning and then began the process of making notification to the families of each victim,” sheriff’s officials said. “At 3:30 p.m. the family notifications were completed.”

San Bernardino Sheriff John McMahon offered up his condolences.

“This shooting has caused each victims family, friends and co-workers, along with the first responders, to suffer an enormous personal tragedy,” he said in a new statement. “We must stand strong and offer support to each individual affected by this senseless attack.”

Here is a complete list of victims who died at the Inland Regional Center in California, according to the sheriff’s department:

• Shannon Johnson, 45, Los Angeles (DOB: 03/06/70)
• Bennetta Bet-Badal, 46, Rialto (DOB: 03/08/69)
• Aurora Godoy, 26, San Jacinto (DOB: 02/01/89)
• Isaac Amanios, 60, Fontana (DOB: 06/29/55)
• Larry Kaufman, 42, Rialto (DOB: 08/12/73)
• Harry Bowman, 46, Upland (DOB: 06/08/69)
• Yvette Velasco, 27, Fontana (DOB: 04/03/88)
• Sierra Clayborn, 27, Moreno Valley (DOB: 06/15/88)
• Robert Adams, 40, Yucaipa (DOB: 05/02/75)
• Nicholas Thalasinos, 52, Colton (DOB: 10/14/63)
• Tin Nguyen, 31, Santa Ana (DOB: 04/06/84)
• Juan Espinoza, 50, Highland (DOB: 06/24/65)
• Damian Meins, 58, Riverside (DOB: 02/02/57)
• Michael Wetzel, 37, Lake Arrowhead (DOB: 04/29/78)

The Los Angeles Times has spoken with several friends and family members of some of the victims. Read their report here to learn more about their lives.

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• Obama: Motives Unknown, But Action Needed After San Bernardino Mass Shooting
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