Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego being investigated as hate crime

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Coverage diverges significantly in the framing of the event. Left-leaning outlets like CBS News and the New York Times emphasize the heroism of the victims and the implications of the shooting as a hate crime, focusing on community…

May 19, 2026 · 1:38 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 36 views

Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego being investigated as hate crime

The Islamic Center of San Diego shooting, where three were killed on Monday, is being investigated as a hate crime as more details emerge about the suspected shooters. Jonathan Vigliotti reports, and Michael Alcazar, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBS News with more insight.

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7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 25 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.

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▪ ‘He sacrificed his life’: security guard killed in San Diego mosque attack hailed as hero — World news | The Guardian
▪ Victims in San Diego Mosque Shooting Remembered as Heroes — TODAY.com
▪ Mosque shooting victims hailed as heroes and mourned by community — ABC News (Australia)
▪ Fundraiser for hero security guard killed in San Diego mosque shooting tops $1M in less than 24 hours — California Post
▪ I knew Amin Abdullah, the hero of the San Diego mosque shooting — Al Jazeera English
▪ Victims of San Diego Mosque Shooting Remembered as Heroes and Leaders — NYT > Top Stories

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Canonical URL	https://www.cbsnews.com/video/shooting-at-islamic-center-of-san-diego-being-investigated-as-hate-crime/
Publication time	Tue, 19 May 2026 09:38:20 -0400
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