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Family of 1 San Diego mosque shooting suspect says they are ‘deeply sorry'

Family of 1 San Diego mosque shooting suspect says they are ‘deeply sorry'

Summary

A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, 2026, killed three people before the two teenage suspects died by suicide. The family of one suspect expressed deep sorrow and condemned the attack, while police investigate the incident as a possible hate crime.

Key Facts

  • The shooting occurred at a mosque complex in San Diego, California, on May 18, 2026.
  • Three people were killed: Amin Abdullah (a security guard), Mansour Kaziha (a community elder), and Nadir Awad (a nearby resident who came to help).
  • Two suspects, aged 17 and 18 (Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez), died by self-inflicted gunshot wounds in a vehicle nearby.
  • The suspects reportedly wrote hateful essays promoting white nationalism and expressing hatred toward immigrants, minorities, and women.
  • Police are investigating how the suspects obtained firearms, which belonged to one suspect’s parents.
  • The suspect’s family released a statement condemning their son’s actions and expressed sorrow for the victims and community.
  • Authorities are considering the shooting a hate crime.
  • Searches of the suspects’ homes uncovered multiple firearms, ammunition, tactical gear, and electronics.
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