San Diego police were short-staffed during deadly mosque shooting
The San Diego Police Department was significantly understaffed during a tragic shooting at a mosque, where two teenagers killed three individuals. The department had only seven officers on duty instead of the required fourteen, raising concerns about public safety. Local police unions have been advocating for increased staffing and resources to improve response times to emergencies.
- ▪The San Diego Police Department had just seven officers assigned to the area during the mosque shooting.
- ▪The shooting resulted in the deaths of three people, including a security guard.
- ▪Local police unions have been warning about understaffing for over a year, impacting response times to serious calls.
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Metro San Diego police were short-staffed during deadly mosque shooting By Ross O'Keefe Published May 21, 2026, 5:22 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The San Diego Police Department had just seven officers assigned to the area where two heavily armed teens horrifically killed three people in a racially motivated rampage at a San Diego mosque. The department was supposed to have twice as many officers on duty in the northern division, which covers the Islamic Center of San Diego, according to ABC 10. 3 Police secure the scene of a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego Monday. Denis Poroy for CA Post The local police unions had been sounding the alarm about understaffing in the department.
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