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Three people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego

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4 sources
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Updated 6h ago
Key Topics & People
Islamic Center of San Diego *San Diego active shooter San Diego Police Department Todd Gloria

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May 18 Evening

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The Guardian - World News6h ago

Three people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego

Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which authorities are investigating as a hate crime. Two suspects, aged 17 and 19, died from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, and a security guard was also fatally shot. The shooting occurred shortly before midday prayer at the center, the largest mosque in San Diego County. The FBI is seeking public information and has established a tip line. No children at the center's school were harmed. Local and state officials have condemned the violence and pledged support to the Muslim community, while law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles and New York have increased patrols at places of worship out of caution.

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Associated Press (AP)8h ago

San Diego police say they are responding to an active shooter at a local Islamic Center

San Diego police are responding to an active shooter incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Officer Anthony Carrasco stated that authorities believe people have been shot. The incident is occurring in a residential area approximately nine miles north of downtown San Diego. Aerial footage shows a significant police presence and street closures. Governor Gavin Newsom's office confirmed he was being briefed on the situation and expressed gratitude to first responders. The Islamic Center is described as the largest mosque in San Diego County and includes the Al Rashid School, offering various educational programs.

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South China Morning Post8h ago

3 killed in shooting at a San Diego mosque and 2 suspects are dead, police say

Three men were killed in a shooting outside the Islamic Centre of San Diego on Monday. Two teenage suspects are also dead, believed to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl stated that the case is being considered a hate crime. The shooting occurred just before noon, and all children attending the mosque's day school were accounted for and safe. The victims included a security guard.

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Al Jazeera8h ago

San Diego police say responding to an active shooter at Islamic Center

San Diego police are responding to an active shooter incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Authorities have deployed significant resources to the scene and are urging residents to avoid the area. While no official casualty reports have been released, an officer indicated belief that people have been shot. The situation is described as active but contained. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and the office of California Governor Gavin Newsom are monitoring the incident and coordinating with law enforcement. The mosque is located in a residential neighborhood approximately nine miles north of downtown San Diego.

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Key Claims

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Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

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No children at the center’s school were harmed.

— Authorities

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The FBI is looking for public information about the shooting.

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Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, killing three men outside the mosque.

— police

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The two suspects were found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

— police