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San Diego Mosque Shooting: 3 Dead, Suspects Dead

19 May 2026 07:10

Two suspects opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, killing three men before dying by suicide. Police are investigating as a hate crime.

- The shooting occurred around 11:43 a.m. in the Clairemont neighborhood.

- The victims included a security guard whose actions likely saved lives. - The suspects, aged 17 and 18, were found dead from self-inflicted wounds.

- The mother of one suspect had alerted police earlier about missing weapons and her son. The FBI is assisting in the investigation, and authorities are searching for a motive.

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