San Diego Mosque Shooter So Alarmed Police, They Seized Father’s Guns
In 2025, police seized a dozen firearms from the home of Caleb Vazquez, who exhibited alarming behavior linked to mass shootings and Nazi ideology. His father reported his son's concerning interests, prompting authorities to intervene. The incident occurred following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, raising concerns about rising anti-Muslim sentiment.
- ▪Caleb Vazquez was reported to authorities due to his obsession with mass shooters and Naziism.
- ▪Police seized a dozen firearms from his home after his father surrendered them.
- ▪The shooting incident took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
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- ▪ Police ordered guns to be removed from mosque shooter’s home in 2025 — Washington Post — National
- ▪ San Diego police were short-staffed during deadly mosque shooting — California Post
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }San Diego Mosque ShootingWhat to KnowShooting VictimsThe SuspectsSan Diego’s Islamic CenterRising Anti-Muslim RhetoricAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTSupported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTPolice Seized Guns From Home of Mosque Shooter After Alarming BehaviorIn 2025, Caleb Vazquez’s obsession with mass shooters and Naziism prompted reports to the authorities. His father surrendered a dozen firearms.Listen · 3:15 min Share full articleFamilies escorted their children across police lines after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.Credit...John Francis Peters for The New York TimesBy Orlando MayorquínTim Arango and Chelsia Rose MarciusOrlando Mayorquín reported from San Diego.May 21, 2026, 8:21 p.m.
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