Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21On May 19, 2026, two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three people before dying by suicide a few blocks away. The victims included Amin Abdullah, a security guard at the mosque, who was praised for his efforts to prevent further casualties . The other two victims have not been publicly identified. Authorities are investigating the attack as a hate crime, citing evidence of generalized hate rhetoric and a note containing hate speech found at the scene .
The suspects, identified as 17-year-old Cain Clark and an 18-year-old accomplice, were found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds near the mosque. Clark, a high school student due to graduate later in May, had reportedly run away from home with his accomplice, armed with multiple weapons. His mother made a desperate 911 call warning authorities that her son and his friend were potentially suicidal and armed . A gas canister with a Nazi symbol was also discovered at the scene, further supporting the hate crime investigation .
Police believe the attack was premeditated, though no specific threats had been made against the mosque prior to the shooting. A child survivor described witnessing the violence, though details of their account remain limited . San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl confirmed that the investigation remains active, with authorities examining the suspects' backgrounds, online activity, and potential motives . The attack has drawn widespread condemnation, including from political figures .
> Background: **Update — Five dead in San Diego mosque shooting, including two gunmen.** — *11 hours ago*
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