Alleged shooters in Islamic Center of San Diego attack identified as Cain Clark and Caleb Velasquez: report
The alleged shooters in the Islamic Center of San Diego attack have been identified as Cain Clark and Caleb Velasquez. Both suspects were found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds shortly after the attack, which left three men dead. Authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime, with evidence suggesting the suspects engaged in hate rhetoric prior to the shooting.
- ▪Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Velasquez, 18, are the suspects in the San Diego mosque shooting.
- ▪The suspects were discovered dead in a vehicle a few blocks from the mosque after the attack.
- ▪Authorities are treating the shooting as a hate crime due to evidence of hate rhetoric from the suspects.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Hate Crime Alleged shooters in Islamic Center of San Diego attack identified as Cain Clark and Caleb Velasquez: report Clark's grandfather told reporters the family is in shock as authorities investigate the shooting as a hate crime By Stephen Sorace Fox News Published May 19, 2026 11:47am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video FBI investigating deadly San Diego mosque attack as hate crime Former Assistant FBI Director Chris Swecker discusses the San Diego mosque shooting, noting the suspect's mother reported missing guns before the attack. Swecker highlights the 533% rise in house of worship attacks since 2000, and praises the security guard who fought back, likely preventing more deaths in the hate crime.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Fox News — Latest.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Fox News — Latest
