Three killed at San Diego mosque, two suspects found dead
A shooting at a San Diego mosque in California, United States, on Monday left at least three people dead.
Those killed in the shooting include the mosque guard who tried to prevent the shooters from killing more people.
Authorities said two teens were suspected to be the shooters that disrupted activities at the Islamic Centre on Monday.
According to the police, while at the scene of the shooting, gunshots were heard in a nearby vehicle. Police officer later found two teens dead in the vehicle.
San Diego police chief Scott Wahl said at a press conference that the teens “appear to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds”.
Investigations are ongoing to ascertained the motive of the attack. However, a note attributed to the suspected shooters suggested the attack was an “hate crime”, the police said.
“We are grateful to the first responders on the scene working to protect the community and urge everyone to follow guidance from local authorities,” Governor Gavin Newsom said.
The FBI said it “is seeking information on the May 18, 2026, shooting that took place at the Islamic Centre of San Diego”.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Africa
Non-state actors in Sahel control 14 million firearms, says Danbazau
Former army chief Abdulrahman Dambazau has said that non-state actors in the Sahel region possess 14 million firearms.
Faith
Saudi hajj ministry engages Nigerian authorities on proper pilgrims guidance
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, on Monday engaged the Nigerian hajj authorities on how to properly guide pilgrims in the performance of the spiritual rites.
Politics
Five federal lawmakers lose return tickets in Cross River
Five members currently serving at the National Assembly from Cross River lost their re-election bid following the conclusion of the All Progressives Congress primaries.
States
Experts seek action against persistent pollution in Niger Delta
Some Environmental Experts in the Niger Delta have called for urgent interventions towards tackling persistent environmental pollution in the region.
States
NEMA launches 2026 flood preparedness campaign in Katsina
NEMA held a stakeholders’ engagement and community outreach in Katsina as part of the 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign on flood and related hazards.
Politics
Jimkuta wins Taraba South APC ticket
David Jimkuta has emerged as the All Progressives Congress candidate for Taraba South senatorial district.
