San Diego Mosque Shooting Presser: Security Guard's Actions Saved Children
A press conference was held by the San Diego Police Department and the FBI regarding a shooting at a mosque. The security guard's actions during the incident were highlighted as heroic, as he engaged the shooters and potentially saved many lives. The investigation is ongoing, with indications that the shooters held extremist beliefs.
- ▪The security guard engaged the shooters, which likely delayed their access to the mosque where many children were present.
- ▪The guard's actions included calling for a lockdown and engaging in a gun battle with the suspects.
- ▪The shooters were found to have writings outlining various ideologies and beliefs, indicating a broad hatred.
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San Diego Mosque Shooting Presser: Security Guard's Actions Saved Children By Ward Clark | 4:36 PM on May 19, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Gregory Bull On Tuesday, the San Diego Police Department and the FBI gave a joint press conference updating what they have uncovered in the investigation of Monday's attack on a San Diego mosque by two gunmen. There was a lot of technical and legal detail, but two comments stood out: The heroism of the security guard who engaged the shooter and doubtlessly saved lives, and the equal-opportunity hate that it seems characterized the shooters.
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