Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
A livestream of a deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was viewed by at least three people. The viewers attempted to alert law enforcement, but it is unclear if any action was taken. The attackers, who filmed the incident, had a history of sharing extremist views online.
- ▪At least three people watched a livestream of the attack as it occurred.
- ▪One viewer urged another to call law enforcement, but it is unclear if anyone did.
- ▪The attackers had been active in fringe communities on social media and shared a manifesto with extremist rhetoric.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 20:57:18 -0400 |
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U.S. Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show By Rhona Tarrant, Anna Schecter Anna Schecter Senior Coordinating Producer, Crime and Public Safety Unit Anna Schecter is the senior coordinating producer for CBS News and Stations' Crime and Public Safety Unit, based in New York. Read Full Bio Anna Schecter May 21, 2026 / 8:57 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed themselves killing three people in Monday's attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego before their own deaths, according to a CBS News analysis of footage from the attack.
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