Shooting at Islamic Center in San Diego Leaves Two Dead
A shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque left multiple dead, including a guard, and several injured; authorities swiftly controlled the scene while investigations into the assailant’s motives continue.
An alarm was raised earlier today in San Diego, California, when a gunman opened fire inside the area’s Islamic Center. The local police responded immediately, and the situation was brought under control after the assailant was neutralized.
According to initial reports from American media, at least two people lost their lives. One of them was a security guard at the center. There are also reports of several injured individuals, while the exact extent of the casualties remains under investigation.
The Islamic Center of San Diego is considered the largest mosque in the county and is located on Eckstrom Avenue, in the Clairemont area. Police have asked citizens to avoid the wider area, while strong forces surrounded the scene and blocked off the surrounding streets.
Eyewitness accounts circulating on social media show children being evacuated from the area after the incident, while the gunman is reported to have been killed during the operation.
The authorities have not yet released the official identity of the perpetrator nor clarified the motives behind the attack. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria stated that he is closely monitoring the case, while California Governor Gavin Newsom has been informed.
The investigation continues, with authorities collecting evidence from the scene and trying to form a complete picture of the events that took place shortly after 11:30 a.m. local time.
