Three Adults Killed and Two Teen Suspects Dead in Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center, Police Say
Investigators say anti-Islamic writings were found in the suspects’ car as they probe the attack as a possible hate crime.
- Two teenage gunmen, aged 17 and 19, opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three adults before dying from self-inflicted gunshot wounds near the mosque.
- A security guard at the mosque played a pivotal role in preventing further harm during the attack.
- Authorities are investigating the shooting as a hate crime, noting anti-Islamic writings found in the suspects' vehicle and on one of the weapons used.
- The attack prompted increased police presence at places of worship and calls from community leaders to condemn such acts and support the Muslim community.
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Daughter of slain San Diego mosque security guard speaks out
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Three killed after two teen gunmen open fire at San Diego mosque...
A total of five people — including two teenage gunmen who inscribed anti-Muslim hate messages on their weapons — are dead after a shooting at a San Diego mosque. Officers responded to the Islamic Center of San Diego for a report of an active shooter around 11:43 a.m. Monday. Outside the center were three adult men dead from gunshot wounds, according to San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl, who spoke to the media after the shooting. "All of our kids…
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