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Teenage gunmen behind mass shooting in San Diego rushed at mosque ‘fully armored’

Teenage gunmen behind mass shooting in San Diego rushed at mosque ‘fully armored’

Summary

Two teenagers carried out a mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego while wearing protective gear and using guns. A security guard was killed trying to stop them, and police later found the shooters dead from self-inflicted wounds. The FBI is investigating the case, including the shooters’ motives and how they obtained the weapons.

Key Facts

  • The shooters were two teenage males, aged 17 and 18.
  • They attacked the mosque while "fully armored" with rifles and handguns.
  • A security guard shot one attacker but was then killed by gunfire.
  • Police found the shooters dead from self-inflicted gunshots near the mosque.
  • The FBI found a manifesto expressing hate toward many races and religions.
  • Authorities seized 30 firearms, tactical gear, ammunition, and a crossbow from the shooters’ homes.
  • One shooter’s mother had warned police about her son being suicidal and possibly armed before the attack.
  • The firearms used were registered to a parent, and how the teens got them is still being investigated.
  • Nearby schools were locked down during the attack, and practiced safety drills helped protect people at the Islamic Center.
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