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Five People, Including Two Suspects, Dead After Shooting at San Diego Mosque

Police are investigating the attack as a hate crime after officials said hate rhetoric and markings on weapons may have motivated the shooting.

  • A shooting at the Islamic Center left five people dead Monday morning, including two suspects. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria addressed the public following the tragedy.
  • Police identified the deceased suspects as Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18, found dead in a car near the center. Before the shooting, a mother reported her son missing along with three weapons and her vehicle.
  • Three other individuals were killed, including security guard Amin Abdullah, as authorities investigate the shooting as a hate crime involving 'hate rhetoric.' Weapons reportedly had 'hate speech' written on them.
  • An unidentified person shouted at Gloria, claiming the shooting was a 'direct result of your leadership.' Another individual yelled, 'It's Trump,' as Gloria continued his remarks.
  • Gloria condemned the violence, stating, 'Hate has no home in San Diego.' He promised increased protections for houses of worship, emphasizing an attack on any San Diegan is an attack on all.
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What's known about the San Diego mosque shooting that left 5 dead

Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Here's what's known about the attack.

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By John Miller, Helen Regan, and Blake Ellis. Authorities are investigating what led a 17-year-old homeschooled wrestler and an 18-year-old to allegedly open fire at San Diego's largest mosque on Monday, killing three people in what police are calling a hate crime. According to several law enforcement officials, the suspects were found dead in a vehicle on a street near the mosque, with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. As part of their in…

·Panama City, United States
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aztecapuebla.com broke the news on Monday, May 18, 2026.
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