Police: 3 killed at a San Diego mosque and both suspects are dead

19 May 2026 • 5:16 AM MYT
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Police: 3 killed at a San Diego mosque and both suspects are dead

Authorities say two teenage suspects opened fire at an Islamic center in San Diego on Monday, killing three men before killing themselves. The case is being investigated as a hate crime, police say.

The Islamic Center is the largest mosque in San Diego County, according to its website. :Here is the Latest:

Security guard killed

Among those killed was a security guard for the mosque, said San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl.