What to know about the San Diego Islamic Center shooting suspects
A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego resulted in the deaths of three men, including a security guard. Two suspects, aged 17 and 18, died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, and the incident is being investigated as a hate crime. Authorities found anti-Islamic writings in the suspects' vehicle, and the community is mourning this unprecedented tragedy.
- ▪Three men were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, 2026.
- ▪The two suspects, Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, died from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
- ▪Authorities are treating the incident as a hate crime due to the discovery of anti-Islamic writings in the suspects' vehicle.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onWhat to know about the San Diego Islamic Center shooting suspectsTwo suspects, aged 17 and 18, were reported dead, police said.ByEmily Shapiro and Meredith DelisoMay 19, 2026, 11:58 AM2:31Police carry weapons at the scene of a shooting outside the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, 2026, in San Diego.Gregory Bull/AP Photo/Gregory BullThree men, one of whom was a security guard, were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said, with investigators saying they are currently considering the incident as a hate crime.Two suspects, aged 17 and 18, were reported…
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