Police: Active shooter scene contained at San Diego Islamic Center
Summary
At least five people, including two gunmen, died in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Police quickly contained the scene, evacuated children from the center, and are investigating the event as a possible hate crime.Key Facts
- The shooting happened around 11:40 a.m. Pacific Time at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont.
- Three people were found dead outside the center, and two suspects (ages 17 and 19) died in a nearby vehicle.
- The Islamic Center also operates as a school, and children were escorted out safely by police.
- Police searched the mosque thoroughly, at times breaking through doors to clear rooms.
- Around 50-100 officers were involved in securing the mosque during the incident.
- Officials are treating the case as a potential hate crime while investigations continue.
- The Islamic Center is the largest mosque in San Diego County and offers both religious services and children’s classes.
- The shooting occurred on the first day of Dhul Hijjah, an important period in the Islamic calendar.
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