Two suspects in shooting at San Diego mosque dead, police source says
Two teenage suspects opened fire at a mosque in San Diego, resulting in the deaths of three men before taking their own lives. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime, according to police sources. The Islamic Centre is the largest mosque in San Diego County and serves both the Muslim community and the larger community through various educational and social initiatives.
- ▪The shooting occurred at an Islamic centre in San Diego on May 18, 2026.
- ▪Three men were killed in the attack before the suspects took their own lives.
- ▪Authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
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Authorities say two teenage suspects opened fire at an Islamic centre in San Diego on Monday (May 18, 2026), killing three men before killing themselves. The case is being investigated as a hate crime, police say.That's according to a police source who spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorised to discuss further details.Authorities earlier said they believe multiple people have been shot at the Islamic Centre about 9 miles (14 km) north of downtown San Diego. They have not released more details.The Islamic Centre is the largest mosque in San Diego County, according to its website.
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