manhunt completely sealed off. they are working to identify the victims. aey need to give -- get greater understanding of who they are to try to figure out a motive behind the attack. that is part investigation that involved homeland security and the fbi. >> we have several down in a conference room. jonathan: the terror inside the business complex leaving 14 people dead. >> shots going off like crazy. jonathan: and culminated in a police shootout that is now a massive crime scene. >> the suspects fired somewhere between 65 and 75 rounds from their rifles at the scene. jonathan: police a 28-year-old syed farook and his companion, 27-year-old tashfeen malik planned the attack. first they dropped off their six-month-old baby with relatives. farook targeted his fellow colleagues during a work conference. >> he was acting nervous and left the building. 20 minutes later the shooting began. jonathan: police disarmed three

pipe bombs in the building. they never detonated. 12 other pipe bombs are found at the house at the center of the investigation. terrifying moment of the victims, their families and witnesses surrounded by carnage. wounded, several clinging to life with multiple gunshot wounds. >> cap and was one of the lucky ones to be able to still be here with us. jonathan: the fbi is leading the investigation, trying to determine if there were any caucuses. >> we cannot rule anything out. jonathan: the suspects were very well armed. their semi automatic weapons were purchased legally. those are the kind of rifles that are for bid and in the state of california. as far as the metaframe edition, they had plenty. we have learned there were at least 1600 rounds in the vehicle.

and more than 5000 additional rounds in the home that they shared. that's not including the approximately 75 rounds fired at the scene. that is with a fired a police. 76 rows are fired at the officers but the officers in comparison, some 20 plus officers fired 380 rounds at the suspect, killing them. that was 500 rounds exchanged in that firefight. for the past 24 hours there been a lot of debate over whether the attack was an act of terror or workplace violence. that's because as horrible as the act was, the federal government has a specific definition for terrorism. the fbi defines it as an act dangerous to human life intended to intimidate or course the civilian population -- co-worse ae civilian -- coerce civilian population, to influence the policy of the government by into -- intimidation or coercion.

we will monitor all the updates coming up at a california. google alert you any new information -- we will alert you the moment any new information is learned. leon: in response a diverse group of clergy from across the region came together to call on congress to take action on gun control. has mike carter-conneen reports, they say lawmakers thoughts and prayers are not enough. >> the time is now forgotten form in america. reporter: dozens of local christians come and use, muslims and other leaders demanded that congress responds legislation. >> we know it deals at death after death. >> we need politicians on the right and the left. >> just put a stop to it now. reporter: they are calling for universal background checks, limits on large gun purchases, and other measures. organizers have held similar events results with the same message. like sandy hook, participants feel the san bernardino incident

can result in real change. >> sandy hook was gradeschool children. this is a facility for people with developmental disabilities. for god's sake, can we please stop this? reporter: opponents argue restrictions and regulations would only in friends on the second amendment right of law-abiding citizens. and that criminals, terrorists and the mentally ill will find a way to get hold of weapons. >> they apparently had in ied factory. if you think the shooting in california is about gun control, you don't understand what is going on in the world. reporter: many have offered thoughts and prayers. getting some pushback from gun-control advocates as well as provocative messages from "the new york daily news." >> prayer does not fix things. that helps me know what i need to fix. reporter: their fight continues in the: congregations to protest and lobby congress. mike carter-conneen, abc 7 news. alison: abc 7 once you join this

conversation on the issue of gun control. we have posted a poll on twitter. does the mass in california and make you more likely to arm yourself or to support tighter gun control laws? at last check those supporting gun control were rarely edging up -- barely edging out those the said they would want to arm themselves. with another of local gun stores are seeing an increase in sales. kimberly suiters continues our covers live in falls church with what she found today. reporter: consider this. back on black friday the fbi ran a record number of firearms background checks. pers second. the desire for more firepower really goes on the increase.

two dudeds,y brothers joshua and jeremiah. their brand of business is offbeat. a communal living room with a copy is fresh fruit and the talk is not always about guns. >> when folks come in and said sayould like a firearm, we it's a tool in the toolbox. what really meets the self-defensive protection is awareness of the environment. reporter: more customers are coming in wanting to our themselves. harris,ve recently seen colorado, now california. when they see violence there is a deep desire to defend oneself. reporter: to popular handguns are already sold out and this one may be right behind. >> the 43 has been our biggest seller. reporter: fear of becoming the next soft target is what is only

part of what is driving sales. >> there was talk of gun control. you see a lot of law-abiding citizens not wanting that right taken away. a lot of people who are on the fence or who were -- maybe they want to come in and get it while he still of the privilege. reporter: back of the gun dude, the search for answers about how to stop what we are seeing far too often. that i had the answers to complicated question, i would be in politics and not running the gun store. reporter: something interesting of both shops. several nonlethal options are popular items being sold right now. ever from tasers from his powerful is what police might use to different kinds of mace. -- owner saidid it's finished popular stocking stuffer. kimberly suiters, abc 7 news. leon: just after 9:00 this morning president obama ordered

flags flown at half staff. those flights will remain lowered through monday. that is far from the first time the president has given such an order. many wonder whether these recent events have sadly become a new sort of normal. suzanne kennedy takes a deeper look at the effects it's having on our psyche. reporter: they are the endless scenes of america's mass shootings. from the washington navy yard to sandy hook elementary, to a charleston church. this is the violence that once seemed extraordinary but now has become ordinary. >> it does not affect the was much now as it used to because it's the new norm. reporter: he says the adaptive response many people now have to these incidents is to be resigned to their frequent occurrence. >> when people hear about this they say oh, it's happened again. they don't want to watch the

news or hear about it because they need to keep functioning. reporter: today, people went on as if there had not been another mass shooting. taking care of kids, eating lunch and getting exercise. people coping with the year that is seen more than 300 mass shootings. understanding this is our reality. >> every time you turn around, like every other week somebody is doing the same thing. >> is happening so frequently that it is becoming a normal thing. people are not taking it seriously enough and it will keep happening. >> i don't know if there is a common thread. reporter: the question of the minds of many today is the impact of mass shootings being lost on americans because the number of incidents continues to rise. only becoming nor excepting of the violence because we don't yet know how to end it? suzanne kennedy, abc 7 news. leon: our coverage of the mass shooting investigation and america's reaction will continue

ahead. at 5:30 a live report from san bernardino and we will bring you any new information as we learned. -- learn it. alison: the issue that brought former daily show host to the hill and what he says this nation has an obligation to do. leon: metro admits it is a big problem with reality billy -- reliability. alison: a major shift for the u.s. military. women allowed in all combat roles. when it begins and the secretary of defense's message for those opposed to the idea. doug: clear skies and all around the metro area we have beautiful weather for the weekend. i will let you know my forecast. leon: here is the scene from just outside the white house. the crowds are gathering for the lighting of the national christmas tree. the program just now getting started. someay be able to hear

strings of "you are a mean one, mr. grinch."

alison: it is a monumental change in u.s. policy. in one month all branches of the military must allow women in all combat roles. no exceptions. diane cho explains this new order in its reaction. reporter: defense secretary ashton carter announced today the u.s. military will open all combat roles to women with no exceptions. >> this means that as long as they qualify and meet the standards, women will now be able to contribute to our mission in ways they could not before. reporter: he said 10% of decisions in the military currently remain closed to women, including infantry and some special operations units. >> they will service army rangers in green berets, navy seals, marine corps infantry. reporter: he says the marine corps asked for a partial exception, but carter stressed they are a joint force. >> i think women should be -- >> we are all created equal.

at the saints and i believe everyone deserves a chance to prove themselves. now serves as the vice president of education for the association of the united states army. >> i think it in the day women have been in combat, especially in iraq and afghanistan for the last 15 years. reporter: swan does not believe there will be as much pushback is some i believe. >> we've already seen small steps with the three female soldiers that went through the army ranger school recently. woman have been awarded heroism awards. the military is prepared to make that change. reporter: diane cho, abc 7 news. alison: when the marine corps asked to allow it to exclude women from certain roles, he denied the request. is simple response. "we are a joint force." it takes effect in 30 days. leon: jon stewart returned to capitol hill today.

he once again press lawmakers to restore programs for 9/11 first responders. in funding runs out february. the 2010 laws and after a new york city police officer that that of respiratory proms to develop working at ground zero. alison: let's get back out to see another look at the national christmas tree. the program is just beginning. we are at the elipse. there is a list of major stars who will be on board to help with this. leon: the first family also out there. . that means strict security if your driving to the area, the advice is to steer clear of the white house for at least a few more hours. alison: you can hear fallout boy. doug: behind us we have the treatment of -- tree lit up. the president and special guests will like the treinen minute.

-- tree in a few minutes. definitely a pleasant day weather-wise around the area. sunshine replacing heavy clouds and rain. it is cool out there for the third in december. 43 degrees in chevy chase and aspen hill. 42 degrees and dale city. 46 at anacostia. we had winds that are starting to lay down a little bit. they were up to 25-30 miles per hour. sustained winds at 13-17 miles per hour. another four or five degrees off the temperature out there. definitely on the chilly side. temperatures will stay pretty much in the 40's for a while this evening. the later tonight after the skies clear a few clouds on the horizon. it will be 30-37 degrees early tomorrow morning. definitely a chilly start on friday. satellite wise, nothing to show but that shows a large area of

high pressure from the southern plains extending eastward. that is the reason we cleared out so dramatically behind the cold front. the gusty winds with a bit of a surge in the atmosphere. the high-pressure taking control right through the weekend. we will be sunny in the day and clear at night. temperatures at or slightly above average synovial complaints weather-wise. let's take a look at what futurecast ssa -- has to say. it will be cold in the morning. temperatures at or below freezing. we will warm to the upper 40's by the time we hit midday. by tomorrow afternoon it will be pretty good. we will keep it mostly clear through tomorrow night with light winds and clear skies and dry air. lower 30's tomorrow night and early saturday morning. through the day saturday another day of sunshine. three days of rain and fog was enough. the deal is we will not have any

dramatic swings in temperatures. it will feel a little bit above average but not really warm and certainly not cold by any stretch as we go through not only the next few days but maybe the next two weeks. we will stay a bit above average. sunshine and 52 tomorrow. sunshine and 53 on saturday. mostly sunny for sunday and the highs of 56. we are looking at these beautiful conditions to continue. i want to remind you weather-wise that saturday morning at national harbor because that's what we team up with national harbor and wsah radio. france from abc 7 will be there as we ask you to drop off unwrapped new toys for kids. toys for tots does a remarkable job. let's talk about what happens after we get through sunday. we get to monday with sunshine.

tuesday, a chance of showers. depending on what guidance you are looking at if we are talking scattered showers were bit of a coastal system trying to warm. it could be a steadier rain tuesday and wednesday. but ever the optimist i hope it is a one-day deal and we get back and track with sunshine on wednesday. the tree is not lit. leon: it looked like it was on fire. forget it, it is blue now. alison: we will go right to it whenever it happens. leon: speaking of images, one that stays with you coming up. standingal -- pitbull guard over injured owner. a local law now has his dog at the risk of being euthanized. what is being done about that. alison: tonight, abc is getting human the for the holidays starting with "toy story" and then "shrek the

leon: to the white house with the president about to start with the lighting of the national treat. -- tree. president obama: happy holidays. you know my crew. grandma.sha, michelle, happy holidays to reece and everyone here tonight and everyone watching at home. let's begin the process of letting the tree. we have got a countdown going on. . we will start at five and here ago 1.4, 3, 2, [cheers] ♪

>> merry christmas. president obama: merry christmas everybody. world] the ♪ alison: there you have it. very quick actually. they are letting the national christmas tree. he was introduced by reese witherspoon and they will have lots of musical performers as well. we will check back in as the evening progresses. very festive tonight. leon: is not nearly as popular as the lighting of entry? metro. they have a big problem. that problem evident in its declining ridership.

the new leader is taking on that problem head-on. breanna, what is metro doing? reporter: they say this is the big push. customer experience. they want to improve that so they are training metro employees. they will talk about how much you pay to get on the trains and making a big push to get you back on the tracks. satisfaction on metro rails continue to decline. the root cause is the lack of reliable rail service. in the first three quarters of this year, satisfaction among rider dropped from 82% to 67%. say typically 15-20 cars are out of service at any given time. right now, 70-80 are off the tracks. >> i am not rooting for failure but i do and to see they are taking it seriously and not just paying lip service to a very critical issue.

reporter: this. comes as they try to win back customers metro officials say they are continuing repairs, training staff to better deal with customers, and working to improve communication. one proposal on the table is to an activewho enter the station within 15 minutes without getting on a train to do so for free. >> the basic logic works. you are paying for a service and if you not getting the service, why would you pay for. -- for it. pause. i'm seeking is a we know where we have been. they have hired me to figure out how to we start to turn this thing around. i need a little bit of time to do that. reporter: we do expect he will have quite a bit of time. we expect the board will not vote until next april. metro also says th will be

launching a new website next year for the more than one million people to log on to -- brianne carter, abc 7 news. alison: metro has nestled his very last paper ticket. officials say all 450 vending machines and then upgraded to sell smart trick cards only. the last two stations, anacostia and naylor road were switched over last night. if you have an unused card, you can use it but only until march. metro says it will reduce waste and a limited machine malfunctions. -- eliminate machine malfunctions. leon: we go back to san bernardino for more information on the investigation. and how the local muslim community is reacting. alison: and the trail the first officer being tried in the death of freddie gray is underway. the two key pieces of evidence resented to the jury today. leon: we afraid about mystery shoppers. but be careful when the company

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>> you're watching abc 7 news at 5:00, on your side. 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. alison: that is president obama today admitting that yesterday's

shooting rampage left 14 people dead and san bernardino, california maybe terror related. that question just one of many facing investigators are coming over two massive crime scenes. leon: paul joins us now live from san bernardino. i understand you have gusts in the details about some of the victims? what have you learned? reporter: here is another possible big piece of the puzzle. pro-zionist, pro israel, he is one of the victims and it's been revealed he received threatening messages on social media that were in -- very anti-somatic the night for the attack. we understand the new york cousin was killed in the attack.

he is on the injured reserve list right now. we are not revealing the name of the cousin but the emergence of two more names of victims who died in this terrific shooting rampage -- or affect shooting -- horrific shooting rampage. alison: how is the community coping with this today? one huge sense of relief after finally they revealed and that dramatic shootout yesterday that the two suspects, the two killers have been killed in this shootout. what had made so many people so winner was how long this drag on the family members standing over and watching if there loved ones were still inside. you get a sense among federal agents they were worried. they knew that they had stored a lot of weaponry and as they went to the house, and absolute arsenal of materials. inside the center they found a black substance, bomb making

materials. and it looked like you were going to use a toy car to go ahead and blow something up. they found a detonator inside the shot of suv. sed.ock -- shot-up you might remember the maniacal ex-cop, christopher dorner three years ago going into the mountains and killing police officer's and engaging in a dramatic standoff and shootout with san bernardino county authorities. leon: reporting live from san bernardino. just the beginning of what were sure is a series of revelations in the coming hours. the shooters are said to be muslim which is once again creating a lot of talk within the community nationwide. sam ford is that part of this developing story. reporter: >> last night attacks for her in

this. reporter: from a spokesman to a muslim mom going to a butcher shop -- >> of course i am frustrated. reporter: the events of san bernardino associated with muslim killers has many of the metropolitan areas 80,000 muslims on the defensive. >> i don't want anybody to be killed. reporter: we talked to muslims on the streets. they all repeat that islam is about peace. >> people doing all this bad thing and its ruined the islamic name. >> it's just brainwash. reporter: then there is the predominately african-american mosque mohammed. what is up reaction here? >> we are very sorry every time we hear something on the media, on the tv. dwe know it is affiliated with our -- islam.

isil is a criminal organization. inorter: whether it is isis paris or a couple in california, the local community is feeling it. >> they give them a really bad look. reporter: sam ford, abc 7 news. leon: sources are telling the associated press of the government and san bernardino used social media to contact extremists. that's raising the question once again if it was a terror attack. what you think about whether the government can qb say from acts can keep you-- safe from acts of terrorism. we will share the results of everyone -- with everyone tonight at 6:00. alison: a baltimore jury saw the police transport van were freddie gray suffered the injury they killed him. jurors also watched cell phone

video of his arrest and the van's stopped where he was injured. prosecutors have article eight witnesses in two days of testimony. porter is charged with manslaughter, assault, misconduct and reckless endangerment. five other officers will be standing trial once this case is complete. deal, -- hasplea been found not guilty by reason of insanity and the murder of a d.c. corrections official. cross'body was found in 2014. she had been beaten and had a plastic bag placed over her head. is to trials both ended in deadlocked juries. he will undergo a mental evaluation and his status will be evaluated early next year. leon: coming up next, mystery shopping exposed. the three things you need to look out for when signing up to shop. alison: and harsh treatment for a dog is sick guard over her injured owner after a house

fire. those stories ahead at 5:00. leon: in the wake of the mass in california, the question of what if. what to do in active shooter situation coming up at -- as abc 7 news

doug: the weekend a look looks good us. in the 50's saturday and sunday with plenty of sunshine. . temperatures in the 40's and we team up with national harbor for the toys for tots drive. folks from abc 7 will be there from 11:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon. plenty of sunshine individual warming trend on sunday and monday. maybe a few showers on tuesday through thursday. stay with us.

alison: there is a happy ending for this story. it started when they escape the house fire. thisrities took the dog, pitbull named precious and her puppy because prince george's county does not allow pitbulls.

the family had two options. move or find a non-county resident to adopt them. the choice was compounded because he credits the dog with saving their lives. because iy thankful could've laid there are just slept through it. and somehow i was awakened. alison: in just the past hour we learned that a family member living in montgomery county has now adopted precious and her puppy. they will be staying in the family. leon: they deserve that. the dog needs a visa to travel the prince george's county. 7 on your side is on your side looking --7 on your side is looking into mystery shopping. the three things you need to look for coming up next. alison: some d.c. police officers helping kids in need.

leon: deeper free, try complementry products, sounds a good deal?

being a mystery shopper can be a good deal when it is genuine. our viewers asked 7 on your side to help until the difference within the real deals in the fake ones. reporter: bonnie snow was undercover. the maryland foster mom keeps her life private. do you think would be easy to fall for? >>.very easy reporter: she is a virginia moment to an active on social media. >> somebody could get sucked into this thing easily. reporter: they almost got sucked into a mystery shopper mess. right review, promised compensation. $400 a week. >> let me know if you can handle this. i await up reply. [laughter] it's very james bond. reporter: review a walmart, try western union transfer.

report if there appeared to be any security. >> some of the things are asking for was like ding, that's not right. reporter: real mystery shopping is not that mysterious. 25,000 people every single day are secretly recording their experiences. going into shops and sitting other restaurants. each mission will typically earn them about $25. >> the mystery is where is 100 wall st, seventh floor? why the only a text phone number. what is gapbuster.com? the whole thing is a mystery. reporter: 7 on your side found out. we reached out to the real capb -- gapbusters.com. they confirmed the solicitation did not come from them. they had real history shopping pay is a fraction of attention grabbing amounts.

work cautioned to watch out for scams. sent 1900 dollars for deposit checks, keeps up for herself. >> even though they look legitimate they have watermarks, they are scary. reporter: we crosschecked the name of the bank and did not match up. we had her bank check the check and found they did not check out. mission aborted. >> i've never heard another word from them. tracker: 7 on your side down the mr. shopper's buyers association. we talked to the board president. first, nobody is ever going to send you a big check without getting your background first. mystery shopping companies will not charge you to shop for them. and only shop with those numbers of nspa north america. there are 160 of them. plenty to choose from.

alison: kimberly, thank you very much. let's get a check on the runways with jamie sullivan. look at that. jamie: this is pretty rough. this is a look at the beltway near route 50. we're looking at the volume on the inner loop as well as the outer loop. on the inner loop we had delays earlier. a crash that has moved to the side. you are seeing delays on the outer loop from the wilson bridge continuing past french avenue. as we pull out a little bit you can see the delay on the inner loop. kind of an earlier crash that is gone. bite zoom in a little across virginia, 395 seeing at a layout of the city. 95, a reported crass just past the springfield interchange. and we have a crash on south capitol street involving a dump truck on the ramp to the freeway westbound.

and we do have the tree lighting ceremony underway. a lot of closures will be in place until 9:00 this evening. that is a look at traffic. back to you. police some d.c. officers are helping to make the holidays happy for children in need. is the heroes and helpers program. were matchedicers with children in need and took them christmas shopping at target. this was an columbia heights today. the resin helpers is intended to improve relations between police and the community they serve. get in on the giving as well. join us saturday. our toys for tots fundraiser will be a good time and we will be joined by volunteers at national harbor. that's from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. when he unwrapped new toys. they will be going to children in need to they can all have some happy memories of the holidays.

alison: we are right in the middle of the christmas tree lighting. is right behind us. one of the big celebrities is miss piggy and the first lady. [laughter] alison: not in any particular order of celebrity. leon: i was going to ask which one is the bigger star? alison: they are reading the kids which is so much fun. they don't have any snow. she is out in her sequence with short sleeves tonight. she supposed he wrapped in for -- fur. i don't know if takes like wearing fur. that's a whole different conversation. alison: how is it out there? doug: it's right at about 44 degrees right now on the mall. definitely it show with the winds out there. temperatures are pretty close to what they should be for the same in early december. the winds having gusting today

and they will diminish tonight. they will drop to about 30-37 degrees by early tomorrow morning. through the day a nice warm up. just about average for this time of december. the winds will be about five miles per hour. high pressure building in and we are talking sunshine for the next three days and lots of it. cold in the morning. then we will warm up to the 40's in the morning and lower 50's by tomorrow afternoon. another clear and chilly night. more sunshine for saturday and sunday. the next 70 shape up very well indeed with a lower 50's. a quick look saturday morning at the national harbor for the toys for tots campaign. temperatures will be in the 40's and low 50's with sunshine. sunday will be bright and sunny the temperatures back again into the 50's. it will be very comfortable. weather at fedex on monday night

for the cowboys coming to town will be perfect. great football weather and then we will put it back for you for the next heaven days showing temperatures next week. may be next chance of showers on tuesday. leon: let's see with the latest is going on with a coaching carousel. robert: they should be excited in college park. he's never had a head coaching job at he is learned a big names. it was out with the old. we are talking about a guy that is worked with dan quinn and big names. dj durkin was introduced today in hawksworth. more on the brand-new top terp and first time head coach. >> now it is here. reporter: he is one of the brightest on coaching minds in college football. today he was named maryland's head coach. >> i'm looking forward to getting knowing -- to know our players in the team. reporter: he joins from the university of michigan researchers defensive

coordinator and linebacker coach. >> jim was just a stud threw it all and was helping me and encouraging me. reporter: what the cedi you? -- what did he say to you? >> he was very excited. he has obviously felt the excitement. i think he truly felt that for me. reporter: he has a genuine approachable personality so-and-so surprise he is known as a player's coach. >> anytime you have that advantage in your backyard, you can feel the team from that. i think it's a huge advantage. there are not a lot of places like that in the country. robert: switching gears. . big-time rivalry in college hoops georgetown and syracuse. syracuse head coach, not only to the ncaa deny his appeal for a nine-game penalty.

this is what jt3 had to say. >> he has been on the bench half of his life. 20 plus years. he knows exactly what to do and what button to push. he knows how jim thinks. he knows how the kids think. i don't think him not being here is going to detract from the game anyway -- in any way. robert: dj durkin in maryland. they should be excited. working with those guys. alison: a fresh start. leon: here is hoping they get it right. 5:00, we arere at going into the control room of rocket bound for the international space station. rocket bound for the international space station.

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alison: and atlas rocket soon on his face the international space station. the launch window opens in about 15 minutes.

this is a live picture from cape canaveral. the rocket is carrying supplies to the astronauts on the -- watching the launch is kevin lewis. he is with a local class. they have a vested interest in this. to be know if this is a go or no go? reporter: they are telling us that a 30% chance this atlas five rocket on the launchpad will lift off tonight. like you said, there is a class and the school that was instrumental in having a crucial piece of technology on that rocket. i want to introduce you to mrs. johnson and rebecca. she is a computer teacher. .rebecca is in the eighth-grade what the you guys have on this rocketship? sat project.e cube is maybe this big. it's a satellite that was

created by the students at st. thomas. they were the leaders in getting this project done. reporter: how long did it take to get this project to completion? >> it took about three years ago is a very long process to get it on the rocket. reporter: where you up last night just completely nervous that the rocket will lift off? >> i was excited because i was like wow, where the first elementary school in the world to send it up to space. reporter: this is pretty remarkable. eighth graders putting a satellite on a rocket going to the international space station. >> yes, obviously. i have been so amazed looking at these kids launching things in the space. it is remarkable. a few years ago we did not have such opportunities. when i was in a great i think i was dreaming about things like that and i really i wish i had a

chance once again to be any great -- in a great. rade.ght g reporter: this is where the four inch by four inch cube satellite from the local school will be housed in the rocket. it will provide all sorts of interesting scientific facts for these students. we will monitor the situation from the boeing headquarters here in arlington. back to you in the studio. alison: lots of excitement. we will let you know what happens. abc 7 news that is it forabc 7 news -- that is it for abc 7 news at 5:00. >> you're watching abc 7 news at 6:00, on your side. between 60ect fired five and 75 rounds. >> relax, i will take the bullet. >> your at san bernardino. >> one guy.

>> we have one down outside the car and went down inside the car. >>.there were 12 pipe bombs in that house >> is fossil -- possible this was terrorist related. >> we are at a time of war. leon: new developments about the horrific shooting at san bernardino. 14 debt in 21 injured. maureen: big questions surround the husband and wife behind it. both were killed in a shootout with police. the questions are was is enacted terrorism, a workplace's fees -- workplace dispute or did have a deeper meaning. reporter: there are a lot of moving parts this investigation right now. the fbi has taken the lead on this. 14 people killed. now it is 21 people injured inside that san bernardino social services building. the shooters killed by police