Two suspects in shooting at San Diego mosque dead, police source says
Two teenage suspects opened fire at a mosque in San Diego, resulting in the deaths of three men before the suspects took their own lives. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime by authorities. The Islamic Centre is the largest mosque in San Diego County and serves both the Muslim community and the larger community.
- ▪The shooting occurred at an Islamic centre in San Diego on May 18, 2026.
- ▪Authorities believe multiple people were shot during the incident.
- ▪The Islamic Centre includes the Al Rashid School, which offers courses in Arabic and Islamic studies.
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- ▪ 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
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- ▪ 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
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Two teenage suspects opened fire at an Islamic centre in San Diego on Monday (May 18, 2026), killing three men before killing themselves, authorities said. The case is being investigated as a hate crime, police said.That's according to a police source who spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorised to discuss further details.Authorities earlier said they believe multiple people have been shot at the Islamic Centre about 9 miles (14 km) north of downtown San Diego. They have not released more details.The Islamic Centre is the largest mosque in San Diego County, according to its website.
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