Credited from: LATIMES
Authorities are addressing an active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego, prompting a significant police response. Officer Anthony Carrasco confirmed that multiple shots were reported, and there are concerns that people have been shot. The scene includes a heavy police presence, with both local law enforcement and emergency services actively working to secure the area, according to Al Jazeera and Los Angeles Times.
The San Diego mayor, Todd Gloria, posted updates on social media regarding the unfolding situation, confirming that emergency personnel are on site and urging the public to stay clear of the area. The mosque is located in the Clairemont neighborhood, approximately 14 kilometers north of downtown San Diego, as noted in reports from India Times and Reuters.
In response to the situation, a nearby elementary school was evacuated, and residents were instructed to shelter in place. Police have initiated extensive search efforts, going door to door in the surrounding neighborhoods as they strive to locate the suspect. Footage from the scene shows parents escorting children from the area, detailed by South China Morning Post and India Times.