Police were searching for San Diego mosque shooting suspects before the bloodshed began
Police were searching for two teenagers before a shooting at a San Diego mosque that resulted in five deaths, including a security guard. The suspects, aged 17 and 18, were found dead after the attack, which is being investigated as a hate crime. The mosque's security guard is being hailed as a hero for his actions during the incident.
- ▪The shooting occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which also houses a school.
- ▪Police began searching for the suspects after a report of one being suicidal and missing.
- ▪The attack is being investigated as a hate crime, with no specific threat against the mosque prior to the incident.
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Open this photo in gallery:Police officers block access to the Islamic Center of San Diego following a shooting on Monday.ZOE MEYERS/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountHours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard being hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.The search began after the mother of one of the teens reported that her son was suicidal and had run away, according to Police Chief Scott Wahl, who said weapons and her vehicle were missing from the family’s home.Two hours later, the shooting started at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which also houses a school.The suspects, ages 17 and 18, were found in a…
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