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Teen girl charged with murder over recording of San Diego mosque attack

Teen girl charged with murder over recording of San Diego mosque attack

Summary

A 17-year-old girl from North Carolina has been charged with murder for helping after an attack on a San Diego mosque that killed three people. She recorded a livestream of the shooting and shared the attackers’ manifesto, which showed plans for more violence.

Key Facts

  • The attack happened on May 18 at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
  • Two teenage gunmen, ages 17 and 18, carried out the shooting and then killed themselves.
  • The girl faces three murder charges and one conspiracy charge for aiding the attack.
  • The attackers wanted to kill many people and livestream the violence.
  • The shooters had guns, a crossbow, and racist, antisemitic writings referencing white supremacist ideas.
  • A security guard at the mosque, Amin Abdullah, exchanged gunfire and helped protect about 140 children inside.
  • Abdullah and two worshippers were killed in the attack.
  • The attackers planned additional attacks on a Jewish temple and an African American high school.
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