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Teen Shooters at San Diego Islamic Center Fueled by Hate

20 May 2026 06:56

Two teenagers carried out a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, driven by hate. - The suspects, Cain Clark (17) and Caleb Vazquez (18), met online and were influenced by past mass shooters.

- An FBI manifesto glorifies anti-Islamic, antisemitic, racist, and misogynistic rhetoric. - A suicide note indicated one teen was willing to die for his cause.

The investigation continues as authorities probe the teens' online influences.

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