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Five Killed in Shooting at San Diego Mosque

From Pajhwok Afghan News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Five people, including two teenage attackers, were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California.
  • The attackers, aged 17 and 18, appeared to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds after opening fire on a security guard and two other men.
  • Authorities, including the FBI, are investigating the motive behind the attack, with the mother of one suspect having alerted police about her son and missing weapons prior to the incident.

A shocking act of violence has marred the community in San Diego, California, with a shooting at the Islamic Center resulting in five deaths. The incident, carried out by two teenage gunmen, has sent ripples of concern through the local Muslim community and law enforcement agencies.

While the investigation into the motive is ongoing, the fact that the attack targeted a place of worship is particularly disturbing. The swift response from police, who were alerted by the mother of one of the suspects, helped to contain the situation, though the tragic outcome could not be averted.

the FBI and local law enforcement agencies were investigating the incident, but the exact motive remained unclear.

— Scott WahlSan Diego police chief Scott Wahl speaking about the ongoing investigation into the shooting.

This event underscores the persistent challenges of gun violence in the United States and the need for continued vigilance. The San Diego police chief's statement about the ongoing investigation highlights the collaborative efforts to understand the full scope of this tragedy and prevent future occurrences.

the targeting of a mosque was deeply disturbing and unacceptable.

— imam and president of the Islamic Center of San DiegoDescribing the attack on the mosque.
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Originally published by Pajhwok Afghan News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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