Threat ‘neutralized’ after active shooter reported at Islamic Center of San Diego
The San Diego Police Department said the threat had been “neutralized” after reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Photos show children being evacuated from the area.
KGTV – PHOTO: People are taken away by police from the Islamic Center of San Diego, May 18, 2026.
KGTV – PHOTO: People are taken away by police from the Islamic Center of San Diego, May 18, 2026.
The number of potential victims is unclear. Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego said it was accepting an unknown number of patients.
The Islamic Center of San Diego says it is the largest mosque in San Diego County.
KGTV – PHOTO: Police respond to the Islamic Center of San Diego, May 18, 2026.
Google Maps Street View – PHOTO: Islamic Center of San Diego
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In New York City, the NYPD said there was “no known connection to NYC or specific threat to houses of worship in NYC,” but the department said it was increasing officers to mosques “out of an abundance of caution.”
This is an evolving story. Please check back for updates.
