What we know about the San Diego shooting victims, suspects, possible motive and more
A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a security guard. The two teenage suspects, believed to have committed the act, died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime, with indications of anti-Islamic sentiments involved.
- ▪The shooting occurred at the largest mosque in San Diego County, leaving three adult men dead.
- ▪The suspects, identified as Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18, were found in a vehicle nearby with self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
- ▪Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the suspects' car.
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U.S. newsWhat we know about the San Diego shooting victims, suspects, possible motive and moreSan Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl described the shooting, which left three people dead, as “every community’s worst nightmare.”Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleDeadly shooting at San Diego Islamic center02:45Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 9:18 PM EDT / Updated May 18, 2026, 9:18 PM EDTBy Tim StellohTwo teenage gunmen are believed to have killed three people at a San Diego mosque Monday before they took their own lives, authorities said.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Investigators are working to determine a motive, but the San Diego police chief described the…
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