- Five people have died in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, confirmed by Police Chief Scott Wahl.
- Police found three people dead, including the center's guard, shortly after responding to a call at 11:40 a.m..
- Two teenagers, who are suspected of being the shooters, were found dead in a car, believed to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
- Imam Taha Hassane expressed solidarity with families in the community and all places of worship in San Diego.
- San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria voiced his prayers for the local Muslim community during the news conference.
- Tazheen Nizam, Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations-San Diego, condemned the violence, saying: 'We strongly condemn this horrifying act of violence at the Islamic Center of San Diego.'
- Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby.
- The shooting is being investigated as a hate crime, with hate rhetoric involved, according to San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl.
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statement offering condolences to those impacted by the shooting, stating that hate has no place in California.
- Three people are confirmed dead in the shooting, including a security guard.
- Imam Taha Hassane announced that all children and staff at the center are safe.
- A witness reported hearing about two dozen gunshots during the incident.
- Five dead, including two teenage suspects, at San Diego mosque shooting.
- Three people were fatally shot at an Islamic center in Clairemont on Monday morning, and two teenage suspects were found dead of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds in a vehicle nearby.
- The suspects — ages 17 and 18 — apparently had killed themselves.
- The fatal shooting is being investigated as a hate crime, and the FBI is involved in the investigation.
- Wahl called the attack “every community’s worst nightmare.”
- Wahl said investigators believe actions taken by the security guard at the scene “helped minimize the situation in front of the mosque.”
- “It’s fair to say his actions were heroic and undoubtedly, he saved lives today,” Wahl said.
- “The FBI is meticulously assessing the situation” and is prepared to employ every resource to uncover the facts.
- “We strongly condemn this horrifying act of violence at the Islamic Center of San Diego,” the group said.
- “I want to assure our Muslim community that we will do everything it takes to make sure that you can feel safe in this city,” Gloria said.
A tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five individuals dead, including two teenage suspects who reportedly took their own lives.34
Police Chief Scott Wahl stated that the incident, occurring shortly after 11:40 a.m., involved three fatalities, including a security guard.
The 17 and 18-year-old suspects were discovered in a vehicle nearby with self-inflicted wounds. Wahl emphasized the investigation's focus on potential hate crime elements, noting that "hate rhetoric" was present, although no specific threats were made against the center.
Imam Taha Hassane expressed solidarity with affected families and affirmed the safety of children and staff at the mosque.
San Diego's Mayor Todd Gloria offered his condolences, condemning the attack as “every community’s worst nightmare”, highlighting the resolve to ensure community safety.
The FBI is involved, pledging full resources to uncover the details of this horrifying event, with local leaders calling for unity and strength against such violence.
“During a tragic incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego, five individuals died, including two teenage suspects believed to have taken their own lives. Police are investigating the shooting as a potential hate crime, with local leaders expressing solidarity and support for the community.”
Context Surrounding the Shooting
California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed condolences to those impacted by the shooting, stating that hate has no place in the state. Imam Taha Hassane of the Islamic Center stated the center stands in solidarity with the community and other places of worship in San Diego.
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