‘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 Center of San Diego. The suspects, identified as Caleb Vasquez and Cain Clark, were found dead in their car from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime, and a fundraising effort has raised over $1.7 million for the family of a security guard who was killed during the attack.
- ▪Anti-Islamic writings were found in the car of the suspects.
- ▪The suspects, Caleb Vasquez and Cain Clark, died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
- ▪The shooting is being investigated as a hate crime.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 20, 2026, 12:53 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 12:53 AMNEW YORK, May 19 - “Anti-Islamic writings” were found in a vehicle connected to the two teenage suspects in Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people, according to a Department of Justice official with knowledge of the investigation.The alleged gunmen have been identified as Caleb Vasquez, 18, and Cain Clark, 17, the official told Reuters.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Straits Times — World.