At least 12 killed at California bar shooting

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Twelve people, including a police officer, have been killed by a gunman at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California.

The shooting began at 23:20 local time on Wednesday about 40 miles (65km) north-west of Los Angeles, police say.

At least 200 people were reportedly inside the Borderline Bar and Grill, which was hosting a university student night, at the time of the attack.

Police have named the suspect as 28-year-old Ian David Long, who had suspected mental health issues.

People comfort each other outside a bar in Thousand Oaks, Calif., where a gunman opened fire and killed 12.

Officials believe the US Marine Corps veteran and local resident took his own life inside the bar.

Police say the suspect, Ian David Long, was dressed in black, and forced his way into the bar after shooting the bouncer.

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