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San Diego Islamic center shooting live updates: 3 adults killed, 2 suspects dead

  • May 18
  • 1 min read

Three adults are dead following a shooting at a San Diego Islamic center, and authorities said there's "no further threat" to the public as they investigate the incident as a hate crime.

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl confirmed in a news conference that the two suspects in the shooting are also dead.

Imam Taha Hassane of the Islamic Center of San Diego issued a brief statement following the shooting, telling community members "we are safe," and students, teachers and staff at the center's school were also not harmed.

Sharp Memorial Hospital, located about 2 miles from the Islamic center, confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY that it is "receiving patients" and that its "disaster procedures have been activated."

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a post on X that he had been briefed on the situation, and state emergency officials are coordinating with local law enforcement.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said on the platformthat first responders were "actively working to protect the community and secure the area" shortly before 3:15 p.m. ET.

 
 
 

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