Crime & Public Safety

3 Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting; 2 Suspects Dead: Police

‘This is every community’s worst nightmare,’ San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said.
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3 Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting; 2 Suspects Dead: Police
Police stage at the scene of a shooting outside the Islamic Center of San Diego in San Diego on May 18, 2026. Gregory Bull/AP Photo
Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
Senior Reporter
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Joseph Lord
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Three adults were killed in a May 18 shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, while the two suspects believed responsible for the shooting are also dead, local police announced.

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl announced the casualties at an afternoon press conference on May 18, providing updates on the shooting.

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Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
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