Read excerpts from the teen shooters’ manifesto revealing horrifying motives behind the San Diego mosque shooting
A manifesto linked to the San Diego mosque shooters reveals their extremist motives and ideologies. Co-authored by Cain Clark and Caleb Vasquez, the document contains racial hatred and admiration for previous mass shooters. Law enforcement is currently reviewing the manifesto as part of their investigation into the attack that left three people dead.
- ▪The manifesto includes Nazi imagery and expresses admiration for the New Zealand mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant.
- ▪Vasquez described himself as a Third Positionist, aligning with National Socialism and eco-fascism.
- ▪The shooters aimed to inspire a race war and referenced livestreaming their attack similar to Tarrant's actions.
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| Original publisher | California Post |
| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/19/us-news/manifesto-reveals-motive-behind-islamic-center-of-san-diego-shooting/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 17:35:38 -0400 |
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Metro exclusive Read excerpts from the teen shooters’ manifesto revealing horrifying motives behind the San Diego mosque shooting By Joe Marino, Ross O'Keefe and Zain Khan Published May 19, 2026, 5:35 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A shocking manifesto filled with racial and ethnic hatred linked to the teen terrorists who killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being reviewed by law enforcement, The California Post has learned. The manifesto, co-authored by 17-year-old Cain Clark and 19-year-old Caleb Vasquez, includes the same Nazi imagery that Clarke donned in a livestream video of the horrific attack — the Black Sun and Atomwaffen symbols linked to Nazi Germany sympathizers.
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