San Diego Mosque Shooting Kills Five, Investigated as Hate Crime

San Diego Mosque Shooting Kills Five, Investigated as Hate Crime

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Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three men before taking their own lives, according to multiple news sources. The San Diego Police Department launched an investigation treating the incident as a potential hate crime. Amin Abdullah, a security guard at the center, was credited with saving lives during the attack.

Court records later revealed that one of the teenagers had been flagged by law enforcement a year earlier for displaying Nazi ideology and alarming behavior. The community mourned the victims as authorities continued their investigation into the motives behind the shooting, highlighting concerns about online radicalization among youth.

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May 23, 2026
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San Diego Mosque Shooting Investigated as Hate Crime
San Diego Mosque Shooting Investigated as Hate Crime

Los Angeles Times • 23 May 17:33

An attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego resulted in five deaths, including two teenage suspects, prompting a hate crime investigation.

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San Diego Mosque Shooting Leaves Five Dead, Including Two Suspects
San Diego Mosque Shooting Leaves Five Dead, Including Two Suspects

NBC News • 23 May 11:01

A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego resulted in five deaths, including two teenage suspects, in an incident being investigated as a potential hate crime.

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Teen in San Diego Mosque Shooting Had Prior Police Warning for Nazi Ideology
Teen in San Diego Mosque Shooting Had Prior Police Warning for Nazi Ideology

AP News • 23 May 03:25

Court records reveal that one of the teenagers involved in the San Diego mosque shooting had been flagged to law enforcement a year prior for exhibiting alarming behavior and idolizing Nazis.

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May 22, 2026
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San Diego Mosque Attack: Community Honors Victims Amid Ongoing Investigation
San Diego Mosque Attack: Community Honors Victims Amid Ongoing Investigation

The New York Times • 22 May 14:43

The San Diego community mourns three victims of a mosque shooting, as authorities investigate the incident as a potential hate crime.

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May 21, 2026
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San Diego Mosque Shooting Highlights Online Radicalization Concerns
San Diego Mosque Shooting Highlights Online Radicalization Concerns

The Guardian • 21 May 14:20

A deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego underscores the growing issue of online radicalization among youth.

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May 19, 2026
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San Diego Mosque Shooting Leaves Three Dead; Attackers Die by Suicide
San Diego Mosque Shooting Leaves Three Dead; Attackers Die by Suicide

PBS • 19 May 18:40

Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three men before taking their own lives. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime.

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Security Guard Hailed as Hero in San Diego Mosque Shooting
Security Guard Hailed as Hero in San Diego Mosque Shooting

Al Jazeera • 19 May 16:51

Amin Abdullah, a security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego, is credited with saving lives during a deadly attack by two teenage gunmen.

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Five Dead in Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center; Hate Crime Investigation Underway
Five Dead in Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center; Hate Crime Investigation Underway

BBC • 19 May 00:27

A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego resulted in five deaths, including two teenage suspects, prompting a hate crime investigation.

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May 18, 2026
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Five Dead in Shooting at San Diego Mosque; Attack Investigated as Hate Crime
Five Dead in Shooting at San Diego Mosque; Attack Investigated as Hate Crime

CNN • 18 May 22:08

Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three men before taking their own lives. Authorities are treating the incident as a potential hate crime.

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Five Dead in Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center
Five Dead in Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center

Al Jazeera • 18 May 20:35

Two teenage gunmen killed three men at the Islamic Center of San Diego before taking their own lives; authorities are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime.

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San Diego Mosque Shooting Leaves Five Dead, Including Two Suspects
San Diego Mosque Shooting Leaves Five Dead, Including Two Suspects

AP News • 18 May 19:36

A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego resulted in five fatalities, including two teenage suspects who died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime.

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