Several Victims Dead In San Diego Islamic Center Shooting
At least three adult victims, including a security guard, were killed following an active shooter incident near the Islamic Center of San Diego in the Clairemont area on Monday.
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The security guard shot to death “played a pivotal role” in stopping more casualties, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said at a press conference.
Police confirmed two male suspects, aged 17 and 19, died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds outside the mosque.
On Monday, the San Diego Police Department said officers responded to the center located at 7050 Eckstrom Avenue following reports of gunfire.
“The threat at the Islamic center has been neutralized,” the police department said on social media. “Media staging has been established as the Northwest Corner of Lindbergh Park.”
An eyewitness told CBS he called 911 after hearing what he believed were about 30 gunshots.
“We were concerned and putting out heads down inside the house,” the man said to a local reporter.
Aerial footage showed armed security guards escorting school-aged children off the scene.
Fox News aired footage of children being led away from a mosque shortly after the incident. https://t.co/61TWG0xvzu pic.twitter.com/uqRbDnzyIg
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San Diego Democratic Mayor Todd Gloria said he was monitoring the situation.
“I am aware of the active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont and am continuing to receive updates from law enforcement,” Gloria posted to social media. “Emergency personnel are on scene and actively working to protect the community and secure the area.”
“Please avoid the area and follow instructions from public safety officials. We will share updates as more information becomes available,” he added.
I am aware of the active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont and am continuing to receive updates from law enforcement. Emergency personnel are on scene and actively working to protect the community and secure the area.
— San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria (@MayorToddGloria) May 18, 2026
A second press conference is expected Monday evening.
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