Active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego ‘neutralized’ after opening fire at mosque

19 May 2026 • 4:58 AM MYT
The Independent
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Active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego ‘neutralized’ after opening fire at mosque

  • An active shooter has been “neutralized” after opening fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego Monday, according to police.
  • Police say the scene is "still active but contained" after they rushed to the mosque, the largest in the Southern California county, in response to reports of a shooter.
  • Information about victims and suspects has yet to be confirmed but initial reports indicated that two suspects were found dead near the scene, and a third person was shot.
  • “We have learned from CAIR San Diego that at least one person was killed by a shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego today,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations wrote on X. “No one should ever fear for their safety while attending prayers or studying at an elementary school.”
  • TV footage showed dozens of children being safely escorted from the center, which includes the Al Rashid School that offers courses in Arabic language, Islamic studies and the Quran.

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