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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