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Gunman, esteban santiago, investigators revealed that the 26-year-old came to ft. lauderdale specifically to carry out the attack. they dont know why this airport was targeted. authorities say that in november, santiago had a gun in his vehicle when he paid a visit to the fbi office in anchorage, alaska. the former national guard members said he has been hearing voices that told him to watch isis videos. cnn spoke with veterans over the phone who said quote his mind was not right when he came ba...

Will issue a press release in regards to the charges that the suspect will be facing. we are conducting interviews and investigative leads in numerous locations, not only here in south florida, but really throughout several other locations in the united states. weve conducted roughly 175 witness interviews. weve recovered video, physical evidence, and we continue to pursue every investigative lead. we have not ruled out anything. we continue to look at all avenues and all motives for this horrif...

Well have more on the victims in a moment, but first, the latest on the investigation. the police tell us theyre chasing every possible lead and exploring all motives and so far, havent ruled out terrorism. >> weve conducted roughly 175 witness interviews. recovered video, physical evidence and we continue to pursue every investigative lead. we have not ruled out anything. we continue to look at all avenues and all motives for this horrific attack and at this point, we continue to look at the te...

Gun from baggage claim and started shooting. >> he used a semiauto handgun. it was a 9mm. were not ready to release the make of the handgun and every indication he did follow tsa procedures and checking in the weapon. we continue to look at all avenues and all motives for this horrific attack, and at this point we are continuing to look at the terrorism angle in regards to the potential motivation. reporter: the u.s. attorney of south florida could this afternoon announce the long list of charge...

Investigation but were unaware of an incident on the flight or baggage claim. >> is there any information that he had become radicalized in anyway. we know he mentioned hearing voices in his head. >> its very early in the investigation. as i mentioned were not ruling out anything. were looking at every angle including the terrorism angle but it will take us some time to determine the true nature of the motivation of the individual. >> i believe he is 26 years old. he was in the u.s. military. we...

New information on the shooting at the fort lauderdale airport. there are federal charges, and theyll release specific charges later on today and learning that six victims remain in the hospital. three are in intensive care. as for a possible motive, the fbi says everything is on the table. >> we have not ruled out anything. we continue to look at all avenues and all motives for this horrific attack and at this point we are continuing to look at the terrorism angle. >> about 175 witnesses have b...

United states attorney office will issue a press release in regards to the charges that the suspect will be facing. we are conducting interviews and investigative leads and numerous locations. not only here in south florida, but really throughout several other locations in the united states. weve conducted roughly 175 witness interviews. weve recovered video, physical evidence and we continue to pursue every investigative lead. we have not ruled out anything. we continue to look at all avenues a...

Communication with people known to be isis sympathizers before the shooting took place. >> all right. jim, appreciate the late breaking details, and i will go to the panel, paul cruickshank and cnn contributor michael weiss who co-wrote a book about eye circumstances and anthony may, a former as tf explosives expert. and paul, starting with you, the latest information that the wife had pledged loyalty to al baghdadi, it is a clear link that leads us to the terrorism angle, and what do you make o...

Clear this scene and the one in redland. and then, you know, as part of that of course, they look at the terrorism angle, but, you know, safety and security is going to be number one always. and you know that. and the fbi did come out here with a massive contingent. we left the office within minutes, and we were surprisingly there was no traffic in l.a., that never happens. and were on our way out here on 10 freeway, we were doing pretty good clip, and here comes the fbi guys, i know their vehic...

The watch list from being able to buy guns, to make sure we close loopholes for gun sales. there are a lot of good ways to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and others who shouldnt havethem. we need the will to do it. we have these moments of silence, we say a prayer, we extend our condolences which is all appropriate, but its time for congress to take action. we have a number of very good bills that we can enact that will help reduce gun violence in this country, keep our constituents saf...