Gunfire at California Mosque Prompts School Lockdown
A shooting near a Southern California mosque led to a lockdown at an affiliated school. Children sheltered in classrooms during the incident.
calgaryherald.comDeadly gunfire erupted at a mosque in Southern California, prompting a lockdown at the affiliated school where children were attending classes. Nine-year-old Odai Shanah was among dozens of children who sheltered in classrooms during the incident. His mother had emigrated from Gaza and settled in the area two decades ago.
The shooting occurred at the mosque where the children attend school. Officials have not released further details about the circumstances or any suspects. No injuries were reported among the children at the school. The lockdown was lifted after the immediate threat subsided.
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