San Diego Islamic Center leader speaks out after shooting leaves two gunman dead
The leader of the San Diego Islamic Center addressed the community following a shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of two gunmen and one mosque member. Imam Taha Hassane confirmed that all children and staff at the nearby school were safe during the attack. The motives behind the shooting remain unclear as investigations continue.
- ▪Two suspected shooters are dead along with one member of the mosque.
- ▪All children and staff at the nearby school were confirmed safe during the incident.
- ▪The San Diego Police Department stated that the threat has been neutralized.
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Metro San Diego Islamic Center leader speaks out after shooting leaves two gunman dead By Zain Khan Published May 18, 2026, 5:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A religious leaders of the San Diego Islamic Center shed new light on the active shooter incident that happened Monday morning – and confirmed school children were inside at the time. Two suspected shooters are dead as well as a member of the mosque, leaders confirmed. A number of people have also been taken to hospital. “We are safe, the entire school is safe.
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