Cain Clark’s neighbor reveals haunting encounter with San Diego mosque shooter day before deadly rampage
A neighbor of one of the shooters involved in the San Diego mosque attack described a disturbing encounter with the suspect just a day before the incident. The shooters, Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego before taking their own lives. The motivations behind the attack appear to be linked to anti-Islamic sentiments, as evidenced by writings found in their vehicle.
- ▪Cain Clark's neighbor reported seeing him the day before the shooting, describing his behavior as unsettling.
- ▪The attack resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a security guard who attempted to prevent further casualties.
- ▪Anti-Islamic writings and a manifesto featuring Nazi imagery were discovered in the suspects' possession.
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Metro exclusive Cain Clark’s neighbor reveals haunting encounter with San Diego mosque shooter day before deadly rampage By Jared Downing and Katie Jerkovich Published May 19, 2026, 6:31 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A neighbor of one of the teenage killers whose shooting rampage left three people dead at a San Diego Islamic center described a chilling encounter with the suspect a day before the heinous attack. Jennifer Du, who lives across the street from Cain Clark, recalled seeing the 17-year-old on Sunday — a day before he and 18-year-old Caleb Vazquez opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three before turning the gun on themselves. “It’s been unreal. I saw him literally the day before.
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