‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says
Anti-Islamic writings were discovered in the vehicle of two teenage suspects involved in a shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego. The attack, which resulted in three fatalities, is being investigated as a hate crime. Following the incident, a significant fundraising effort has raised over $1.7 million for the family of a security guard who helped prevent further violence.
- ▪The suspects, Caleb Vasquez (18) and Cain Clark (17), were found dead from self-inflicted wounds after the shooting.
- ▪The shooting occurred on May 18, 2026, at the largest mosque in San Diego County.
- ▪A fundraising campaign has raised over $1.7 million for the family of slain security guard Amin Abdullah.
- ▪San Diego's Mayor has pledged to increase security in the city following the attack.
- ▪The incident is being treated as a hate crime, with investigations ongoing.
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‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThree people were killed by the two teenage suspects at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 20, 2026, 12:53 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 01:19 AMListenSummarise"Anti-Islamic writings" were found in the vehicle of teenage suspects Caleb Vasquez (18) and Cain Clark (17), who killed three people at the Islamic Centre of San Diego on May 18.The attack is investigated as a hate crime; suspects died from self-inflicted wounds after one mother reported her son suicidal with her guns.Over US$1.7 million was raised for security guard Amin Abdullah’s family, who prevented further bloodshed, and San Diego's Mayor pledged increased…
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