Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont on Monday, May 18, 2026, resulted in five fatalities, including three victims and two gunmen. The incident began around 11:40 am PT, with police responding to reports of an active shooter. The victims included a security officer who was fatally shot, while the two suspects—aged 17 and 19—died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds after being found in a vehicle near the scene .
Authorities described the scene as "extremely chaotic", with 50–100 officers conducting a room-by-room clearance of the mosque, including breaching doors in some areas. The Islamic Center, which also operates as a school, was evacuated, with children seen leaving under police escort. The mosque is the largest in San Diego County and was hosting religious services during Dhul Hijjah, one of the holiest periods in Islam .
Law enforcement officials are investigating the shooting as a potential hate crime, though no definitive motive has been confirmed. The FBI has set up a tip line and is seeking public assistance in the investigation. The **Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemned the attack, stating that "no one should ever fear for their safety while attending prayers"** .
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl confirmed that the active shooter threat was neutralized, with no further danger to the public. Local leaders, including Mayor Todd Gloria and Governor Gavin Newsom, acknowledged the tragedy and praised first responders for their rapid intervention .
> Background: **🔴 Breaking — Deadly shooting at San Diego mosque leaves five dead, including two gunmen.** — *8 hours ago*
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news.yahoo.com · 2 days ago
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news.yahoo.com · 2 days ago
Three people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego The suspects, aged 17 and 19, died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds, while a security officer was fatally shotThree people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in California in what authorities said they were investigating as a hate crime.Two suspects, aged 17 and 19, were also dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, officials said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking for any information from the public about the shooting as they investigate it, and had set up a tip line. Continue reading...
theguardian · 2 days ago
Police: Active shooter scene contained at San Diego Islamic Center At least five people are dead — including two gunmen — after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont, according to San Diego Police. Catch up quick: Police began receiving calls regarding an active shooter there around 11:40 am PT.The center also operates as a school, and children were seen evacuating the building with a police escort.Police Chief Scott Wahl called the scene extremely chaotic during a press briefing Monday, and that responding officers found three dead bodies outside the center. Two suspects, aged 17 and 19, were found dead in a vehicle nearby, he said. Officers conducted room-by-room clearance of the mosque, breaching doors in some instances, Wahl said during a press conference at about 2pm local time Monday.There were between 50-100 officers in the mosque at one point, he added.He said there will be a tremendous amount of information and details to come, and is expected to hold another press briefing later today. This is every communitys worst nightmare, Wahl said. Driving the news: Law enforcement officials told reporters that they are considering the situation a hate crime until an investigation can prove otherwise.No one should ever fear for their safety while attending prayers or studying at an elementary school, the Council on American-Islamic Relations wrote on X. We are working to learn more about this incident and we encourage everyone to keep this community in your prayers.Zoom in: The Islamic Center is the largest mosque in San Diego County, according to its website.It hosts community events, Saturday classes for children along with religious services.What theyre saying: San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and Gov. Gavin Newsom both posted on X that theyve been briefed on the situation.We are grateful to the first responders on the scene working to protect the community and urge everyone to follow guidance from local authorities, Newsom said.Zoom out: Monday began one of the holiest periods in the Islamic year, Dhul Hijjah.Muslims observe the first 10 days of the lunar month as a second chance to have sins forgiven after Ramadan.Dhul Hijjah marks the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage season, culminating in Eid al-Adha.Editors note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
axios · 2 days ago
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theguardian · 2 days ago
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