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 the suspects took their own lives. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime by authorities. The Islamic Centre is the largest mosque in San Diego County and serves both the Muslim community and the larger community.
- ▪The shooting occurred at an Islamic centre in San Diego on May 18, 2026.
- ▪Authorities believe multiple people were shot during the incident.
- ▪The Islamic Centre includes the Al Rashid School, which offers courses in Arabic and Islamic studies.
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Two teenage suspects opened fire at an Islamic centre in San Diego on Monday (May 18, 2026), killing three men before killing themselves, authorities said. The case is being investigated as a hate crime, police said.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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