Teenage gunman kills three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate incident

May 19, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Teenage gunman kills three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate incident

Incident Report: Fatal Shooting at San Diego Mosque

Two individuals, aged 17 and 19, were involved in a fatal shooting incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego on [date]. The victims, identified as three people, have been confirmed deceased.

According to authorities, the attackers took their own lives by self-inflicted gunshot wounds. A security guard was among those killed in the incident.

The police department has classified the incident as a suspected hate crime. An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the event.

Details of the incident are as follows: two gunmen entered the Islamic Center of San Diego, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The attackers were subsequently found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

The incident occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego, a place of worship for the local Muslim community. Authorities have confirmed that the victims were affiliated with the center.

The police department is working to gather evidence and piece together the events leading up to the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information has been released at this time.

Source: Al Jazeera