Shooting in mosque leaves 5 dead in US:Guard, 2 teenage suspects among victims, hate crime angle under probe

Five people, including a security guard and two suspected shooters, were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in San Diego on Monday. Police said the two suspects were teenagers aged 17 and 19, and both were found dead inside a vehicle near the mosque. Initial investigation suggests the suspects killed themselves after the attack. US President Donald Trump on San Diego mosque shooting, says, ‘It’s a terrible situation, we will be looking into it very strongly.’ 4 pictures related to the incident Police investigating hate crime angle Authorities said the incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime, though officials have not yet shared details about the motive behind the attack. The mosque, the largest in San Diego County, also houses a school where children are taught Arabic, Islamic studies and the Quran. Visitors were at mosque during incident Taha Hassane, the mosque’s imam, said some non-Muslim visitors had come to the mosque on Monday to learn about Islam and interact with the local Muslim community. He said all students and staff at the school are safe. As a precaution, the mosque was closed for the day and residents were asked to stay away from the area. The center regularly hosts religious activities and community outreach programmes, including interfaith social work. Governor condemns attack Gavin Newsom said California stands with the Muslim community and condemned the shooting, saying there is no place for hatred in the state. He added that teams from the California Highway Patrol and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services were coordinating with local authorities at the site.
Recent major shooting incidents in the US In April 2026, eight children were killed in a shooting in Shreveport. In February 2026, three people died during a shooting at a high school hockey match in Rhode Island. In January 2026, a woman was shot dead by an immigration officer in Minneapolis. In November 2025, two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House. Gun ownership debate The incident has renewed debate over gun laws in the United States, where the right to bear arms is protected under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.