Deutsche Welle5/18/2026Crime1 min read
Active Shooter Opens Fire at San Diego Mosque
Quick Look
- An active shooter opened fire at a mosque in San Diego, California, with reports of multiple people potentially shot.
- The scene is active but contained, and authorities are investigating.
- Children were seen being escorted from the mosque grounds amid a large police presence.
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Why It Matters
An active shooter opened fire at a mosque in San Diego, United States. Police have stated that multiple people may have been shot. The situation is ongoing, with the scene described as active but contained.
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An active shooter opened fire at a mosque in San Diego in the United States, and police say multiple people may have been shot.
Police say the scene remains active but contained, and it is unclear whether the shooter was inside or outside the building, or whether a suspect has been taken into custody.
Aerial television footage shows children being escorted from the mosque grounds as dozens of police vehicles surround the area.
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Editor: Roshni Majumdar
Open Questions
- What is the exact number of casualties?
- Has the shooter been apprehended?
- What was the motive for the attack?
- Was the shooter inside or outside the building?
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This article was originally published by Deutsche Welle.