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, USA.
- Police report multiple potential victims and have contained the scene, with children seen being escorted away.
- The shooter's status and location are unclear.
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Why It Matters
An active shooter opened fire at a mosque in San Diego, USA. Police say multiple people may have been shot. The scene remains 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.
This is a developing story. Please refresh for updates.
Editor: Roshni Majumdar
Open Questions
- Was the shooter inside or outside the building?
- Has a suspect been taken into custody?
- How many people were shot?
- What were the motives of the shooter?
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This article was originally published by Deutsche Welle.