San Diego Islamic Center Shooting Kills Three, Child Witnesses Horror
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- •The San Diego Islamic Center shooting occurred on May 18, 2026, resulting in three fatalities.
- •A 9-year-old child survivor described hiding in a closet during the attack and witnessing traumatic events.
- •Law enforcement agencies are investigating the shooting as a possible hate crime with extremist motives.
- •Following the attack, local and federal authorities have heightened security at mosques across California.
- •Community leaders have called for increased protection and support for religious minorities after the incident.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If law enforcement identifies and arrests the shooter quickly the community may experience some relief and trust in authorities could improve, reducing immediate tensions.
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MEDaily SabahCopycat extremism fears grow after deadly San Diego mosque shootingREGIONALHindustan Times - World'I felt like a rock': 9-year-old recalls horror of San Diego Islamic Center shooting that killed threeREGIONALThe Japan Times‘I saw bad stuff,’ says 9-year-old who hid in closet during California mosque attack