Family of 1 San Diego mosque shooting suspect says they are ‘deeply sorry'
The family of Caleb Vasquez, one of the suspects in the San Diego mosque shooting, expressed deep sorrow for the pain caused by their son's actions. They condemned the violence and stated that his behavior does not reflect their family's values. The shooting resulted in three fatalities, and the suspects were later found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
- ▪The shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego occurred on May 18, 2026, killing three people.
- ▪The suspects, aged 17 and 18, took their own lives after the attack.
- ▪The family of one suspect released a statement condemning the violence and expressing sorrow for the victims.
- ▪Authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime and examining documents linked to the suspects that promote white nationalism.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFamily of 1 San Diego mosque shooting suspect says they are ‘deeply sorry for the pain and devastation’"We condemn these hateful and violent actions entirely," the statement said.ByJon HaworthMay 22, 2026, 8:37 AM2:05Community members gather at a vigil for victims and families of a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026, a day after the attack. A shooting at a mosque complex in California on May 18, 2026 killed three people, with two suspected teenage gunmen later found dead in a car from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said.
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