Five dead including mosque security guard after two teenage gunmen open fire at San Diego Islamic Center… before shooting themselves as police closed in
A security guard and two others were shot dead after a pair of teenage gunmen opened fire at a mosque in California.
The mayhem began at around 11.40 pm Monday when shots rang out at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont.
Officers arrived on scene within four minutes, and ‘immediately’ observed the deceased victims outside the building, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said in a press conference.
Active shooter threat at San Diego Islamic Center neutralized after massive police response
3 dead, including hero security guard, after two teen gunmen open fire at San Diego mosque before killing selves
5 reported dead including 2 teen shooters, scene described as contained.
The Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in San Diego and located in the heart of Clairemont, California, was the scene of an active shooter incident today.
I passionately denounce the violence that occurred today and do not support any violence against any innocent… https://t.co/SSuLy9I4uH
— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) May 18, 2026
🚨 JUST NOW: HUGE police response to a shooting at an Islamic Center in San Diego
Heavily armed officers were spotted moving into the building, likely sweeping the rooms
There is also a SCHOOL on this property, PreK-3 pic.twitter.com/vVhVCgvgKs
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 18, 2026
h/t PA Cat, Jorge and NeoCon
