Three people killed after shooting by two teenage suspects at California Islamic centre
The two suspects have both been killed, and the shooting is being treated as a hate crime.
news.sky.comI can’t access real-time updates right now, but here’s the latest I can share from trusted outlets as of the most recent reporting:
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A high-profile shooting occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego in San Diego, California, with fatalities reported including at least three adults and two suspects who were later confirmed dead. Authorities have described the incident as a hate crime and have said the situation involved multiple victims and involved suspects who were teenagers in initial reports. Please note that details can change as investigations continue. [Sky News coverage of the May 18, 2026 update][1]
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Local outlets were live-following updates through May 17–18, 2026, noting that several people were killed and that authorities provided ongoing briefings. One of the updates indicated multiple casualties among adults and that both shooters died, with law enforcement continuing to piece together the sequence of events. Given the fast-evolving nature of such events, later official statements may adjust casualty counts or context. [CBS8 and affiliated coverage summaries; CBS 8 San Diego and NBC San Diego aggregates in the same time frame][2][3]
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Other regional coverage around similar timeframes stressed that the event drew immediate police response, with security and community impacts—including affected families and attendees and evacuation or shelter-in-place dynamics around the center. Visuals and press conferences were used to communicate initial facts and safety directions to the public. [NBC 7 San Diego live updates and local station coverage][2]
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