Report: Alleged Gunmen in San Diego Mosque Attack Identified
The alleged gunmen in the San Diego mosque attack have been identified as Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Velasquez, 18. Both suspects were found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds in a vehicle nearby. Investigators discovered anti-Islamic writings and a suicide note indicating possible motivations related to racial pride.
- ▪The shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left three people dead, including a security guard.
- ▪The suspects were identified as Cain Clark and Caleb Velasquez, both teenagers.
- ▪Anti-Islamic writings were found in the suspects' vehicle, along with hate speech on the firearms used.
22 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 47 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 9 lean left, 10 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ 3 killed in shooting at San Diego mosque; 2 teen suspects found dead nearby — Quartz
- ▪ ‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ ‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says — Investing.com — News
- ▪ ‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Teen Gunmen Open Fire in San Diego Mosque, Killing 3 — TODAY.com
- ▪ Three dead in San Diego shooting as police investigate possible hate crime — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ First Thing: Five people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque — The Guardian — US
- ▪ US police treating mosque shooting as hate crime — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ What to know about a deadly attack by teen gunmen on a San Diego mosque - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Three people killed as two teenagers open fire at a mosque in San Diego — Euronews
- ▪ 3 Killed and 2 Suspects Found Dead in San Diego Mosque Shooting — Rolling Stone
- ▪ Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime — Al Jazeera English
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Report: Alleged Gunmen in San Diego Mosque Attack Identified By Sister Toldjah | 10:21 PM on May 18, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Crime scene. (Credit: Unsplash/Joshua Coleman) RedState reported earlier on a mass shooting that took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, just before noon Pacific time, which left three dead.In addition to the three victims, which included a security guard at the mosque who reportedly "played a pivotal role" in saving lives, the two alleged gunmen, said to be teenagers, were also found dead in a nearby vehicle located by police. Investigators believe the two died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
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