Possible active shooter reported at Islamic Center in San Diego, police say

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Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on the incident's severity and potential casualties. Right-leaning outlets like The Daily Caller and California Post highlighted the report of two fatalities, while lean-left sources such as ABC…

May 18, 2026 · 7:46 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 38 views

Possible active shooter reported at Islamic Center in San Diego, police say

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San Diego police are responding to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Residents are advised to avoid the area as authorities manage the situation. California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed and is coordinating with local law enforcement.

Key facts

▪San Diego police are on the scene at the Islamic Center of San Diego for a reported active shooter.
▪Residents are urged to avoid the area of Eckstrom Avenue where the mosque is located.
▪Governor Gavin Newsom's office has been briefed on the evolving situation and is coordinating with local authorities.

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11 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 1 lean right, 5 right.

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▪ Active shooter near San Diego Islamic Center, police say — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
▪ BREAKING: Active Shooter at California Islamic Center — PJ Media
▪ Reports of ‘active shooter situation’ at Islamic Centre in San Diego — South China Morning Post
▪ Police Respond To Active Shooter Scene At California Mosque — Dailycaller
▪ Active shooter reported at San Diego Islamic center as SWAT, emergency crews respond — Fox News
▪ San Diego police say responding to an active shooter at Islamic Center — Al Jazeera English
▪ Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves - AP News — Google News
▪ Police respond to active shooter at San Diego Islamic center — Washington Examiner
▪ Active shooter reported at Islamic Center of San Diego: Police — ABC News — Top
▪ Cops swarm San Diego Islamic Center after active shooter report — California Post

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Live Possible active shooter reported at Islamic Center in San Diego, police say By Kiki Intarasuwan Kiki Intarasuwan News Editor Kiki Intarasuwan is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Read Full Bio Kiki Intarasuwan May 18, 2026 / 3:46 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google San Diego police said officers are responding to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. Police urged residents to avoid the area of Eckstrom Avenue, where the mosque is located. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV reported heavy police presence after a shooting was reported around noon.No other information was immediately available.This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.

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