Two teenage assailants were found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds near the scene of a shooting at an Islamic Center in San Diego, according to local authorities. A security guard was among the three victims, while all children housed at the center’s affiliated school were accounted for and reported safe. The incident, under investigation as an apparent hate crime, has prompted heightened security measures and community outreach efforts in the region.
San Diego Police Department officials confirmed the discovery of the two suspects, who were identified as minors. The shooting occurred at the Islamic Center, which also hosts a school for children in the community. Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspects, but a security guard was confirmed among the deceased. The incident is being investigated as an apparent hate crime, with officials citing ongoing analysis of the scene and witness accounts.
All children attending the school located within the compound were reported safe following the incident. Emergency protocols were activated, and the facility was secured by law enforcement. No injuries to students were reported, though the community remains on high alert. Local leaders have called for unity, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding religious and educational institutions amid the ongoing probe.
The case remains under investigation, with officials continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses. The San Diego Islamic Center has not issued a public statement as of the latest update. Authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the attack, but preliminary reports suggest the perpetrators targeted the site with intent to cause harm. A full timeline of events is expected to be released in the coming days as the investigation progresses.
