Breaking: San Diego police responding to shooting at local mosque
San Diego police have responded to a shooting incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in the county. Authorities have confirmed that the shooter has been neutralized and that there are reports of injuries. Aerial footage showed children being evacuated from the scene as police secured the area.
- ▪A shooter opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, prompting a police response.
- ▪The San Diego Police Department stated that the threat has been neutralized.
- ▪The mosque is located about 14 kilometers north of downtown San Diego.
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San Diego police responding to shooting at local mosqueTopic:ShootingsTue 19 May 2026 at 6:28amTue 19 May 2026 at 6:28amTue 19 May 2026 at 6:28amSan Diego police have "neutralised" a shooter at the county's largest mosque. (AP: Gregory Bull)abc.net.au/news/police-respond-to-mosque-shooting-in-san-diego/106695196Link copiedShareShare articleA shooter has opened fire at a San Diego mosque and police believe people have been shot, authorities say.Officer Anthony Carrasco said people reported multiple shots at the Islamic Center of San Diego, about 14 kilometres north of downtown San Diego.The San Diego Police Department said the threat had been "neutralised".The Islamic Center is the largest mosque in San Diego County, according to its website.The campus includes the Al Rashid School, which…
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