San Diego mosque shooting: What we know about the victims and the attackers
Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, resulting in the deaths of three men before taking their own lives. The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime, with authorities working to uncover the motives behind the attack. The shooting occurred just before the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, raising concerns within the community.
- ▪The shooting took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in the county.
- ▪Authorities reported that the attackers were two teenage boys, aged 17.
- ▪The police response involved around 100 officers, who found three victims outside the mosque.
- ▪The incident is being treated as a hate crime investigation unless evidence suggests otherwise.
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EXPLAINERNews|CrimeSan Diego mosque shooting: What we know about the victims and the attackersAuthorities said the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being investigated as a possible hate crime.ListenListen (9 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoToggle PlayPolice respond to shooting at US mosqueBy Al Jazeera Staff and The Associated PressPublished On 19 May 202619 May 2026Two teenage gunmen opened fire at a mosque in San Diego on Monday, killing three men before later killing themselves, according to police.Authorities said the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being investigated as a possible hate crime.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemlist 1 of 1Two teen gunmen kill three at…
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