Three Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting Under Hate Crime Probe
Police are investigating a shooting at a San Diego mosque complex as a possible hate crime after two teenagers killed three people. A security guard's actions reportedly limited further casualties.
France 24Police in San Diego are investigating a shooting at a mosque complex as a possible hate crime after two teenage gunmen killed three people on May 19. A security guard at the Islamic center was among the victims. Authorities said the guard's response helped prevent additional deaths.
The incident occurred at the mosque complex in California. Investigators are examining whether the attack was motivated by bias. France 24 reported that the two gunmen were teenagers. No further details on the suspects' identities or motives were released at the time of reporting.
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3 events- May 19, 2:02 PM ET
2 new sources added: @ABC, Cbs News
2 sources@ABC · Cbs News - May 19, 2026
Two teenagers killed three people at a San Diego mosque complex.
1 sourceFrance 24 - May 19, 2026
Police opened a hate crime investigation into the shooting.
1 sourceFrance 24
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Local authorities may increase security at religious sites.
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