Syed Farook, the quiet man who ‘flew under the radar’ but is believed to have killed 14 people

SYED Farook, one of the San Bernardino shooters, was quiet and kept to himself. No one suspected he could carry out a horrific crime.

A couple embraces following a shooting that killed multiple people at a social services facility, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in San Bernardino, Calif. (David Bauman/The Press-Enterprise via AP) MAGS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT; LOS ANGELES TIMES OUT

• Syed Farook, the suspected shooter, was shot dead by police

• Syed is a 28-year-old US citizen

• He is married to Saira Khan who is currently missing

• He has a 6-month old child who is at present in the care of his mother

• Family and co-workers describe him as a quiet man

DETAILS are emerging of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook, a quiet man who ‘flew under the radar’.

Syed, who was killed in a police shoot out, is believed to be responsible for killing 14 people, and wounding many others, at the Inland Regional Center. farhan

Syed, is a 28-year-old US citizen who’s parents are from Pakistan reported Heavy.

His brother-in-law, Farhan Khan, said he spoke to Syed only a week ago.

“I just cannot express how sad I am for what happened today. I am in shock myself,” Khan said.

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“My condolences to those who lost their life. I am very sad that people lost their life and there are victims out there. I wish speedy recovery to them.

“I have no idea why he would do that.

“Why would he do something like this. I have absolutely no idea.”

Syed is reportedly married to Khan’s sister, Saira Khan, who is missing said her brother. Their six month old child has been left in the care of Syed’s mother reported Heavy.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Farook had traveled to Saudi Arabia and returned with a wife he met online. The couple were “living the American dream”, Patrick Baccari who shared a work cubicle with Farook told the news organisation.

Syed’s father, who goes by the same name, also expressed shock when he learnt about his son’s involvement in the massacre, the New York Daily News reported.

“He was very religious. He would go to work, come back, go to pray, come back. He’s Muslim,” his father said.

The shooting is said to have been sparked after a fight broke out at a Christmas party at the Regional Center. Police said Syed left the festivities angry and then returned with a 27-year-old female, Tashfeen Malik. The two are believed to have opened fire on the crowd. Tashfeen was later killed along with Syed when police chased their SUV.

His father said Syed worked as a health technician inspecting restaurants and hotels and graduated from La Sierra High School in 2003 according to the New York Daily News.

The pair haven’t been in contact for quite a while.

Horrific ... A victim is wheeled away on a stretcher following the shooting. Picture: David Bauman/The Press-Enterprise via AP

“He’s married and has a kid. We’re estranged because my wife got the divorce, and they are together,” the father said. “She doesn’t want to see me.”

Neighbours of Syed are equally shocked to learn of his involvement.

“He was quiet but always polite,” Maria Gutierrez told the New York Daily News.

“Maybe two years ago he became more religious. He grew a beard and started to wear religious clothing. The long shirt that’s like a dress and the cap on his head.”

Two suspects dead ... It is not known at this stage if Syed Farook was one of two people shot by police or if he is being detained. Picture: KNBC via AP TV OUT

“If it’s him, I’m very surprised. Can you imagine? They were my neighbours for so many years. I never would guess.”

A colleague of Syed’s also said he was a quiet man.

“He was very quiet,” said Griselda Reisinger, who worked for 11 years as environmental inspector.

“I would say hi and bye, but we never engaged him in conversation. He didn’t say much at all,” she told the LA Times.

She said Syed recently returned from paternity leave.