At least five dead, including the attackers, in a shooting at a mosque in San Diego
At least five people died this Monday during an armed attack against the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in the county. Among the deceased are two alleged attackers and three adults, while authorities investigate the case as a possible hate crime.
TL;DR
- Five people were killed in an armed attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
- The deceased include two suspected teenage attackers and three adults.
- The attackers, aged 17-19, are believed to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
- One victim was a security guard who helped contain the incident.
- Authorities are investigating the attack as a possible hate crime.
- Police responded to reports of an active shooter at the mosque around noon local time.
- The Islamic Center of San Diego is the largest mosque in the county and a key community gathering place.