Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque
A shooting at a mosque in San Diego resulted in the deaths of three individuals, with two teenage suspects later found dead from self-inflicted wounds. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime, with evidence suggesting the attackers had a motive linked to hate rhetoric. The shooting occurred just before a major Muslim holiday, raising concerns within the community.
- ▪Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
- ▪The suspects, aged 17 and 18, died from self-inflicted wounds after the attack.
- ▪The FBI is investigating the incident as a hate crime due to writings found by one of the suspect's mother.
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Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSareen Habeshian,CaliforniaandMax MatzaGetty ImagesThree people have been killed in a shooting at a mosque in San Diego, California, which officials believe was perpetrated by two teenage attackers. The shooting took place on Monday morning as officers were investigating a call about a possibly suicidal teen who had run away from home. At 11:43 local time (19:43 BST), police were called to a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and found three victims who had been shot in the front of the building. Shortly after, they received another call that shots had been fired nearby at a landscaper from a vehicle.
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