At least one person killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego | US news
At least one security guard died in a shooting attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Police went to the center on Monday and “neutralized” the attacker, according to officials. Authorities have yet to confirm any deaths or injuries, but the head of the targeted mosque confirmed to the media that a guard was killed.
A spokesman for Sharp Memorial, a local hospital, also said the victims were treated there.
San Diego police said in a statement shortly after 1 p.m. PT on Monday. in question: “The threat in the Islamic center has been neutralized.”
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria urged people to avoid the area. California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office said it had been briefed on the situation and that the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services was coordinating with local law enforcement.
“I am aware of the active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont and continue to receive updates from law enforcement.” Gloria He said the following in his statement on social media. “Emergency personnel are on scene and are actively working to protect the community and ensure the safety of the area.”
It was learned that the incident occurred approximately an hour before noon prayer. accordingly ICSD’s website is set at 1:15 PM PT. The center also has a
California governor Gavin Newsom has also been notified, and a spokesman said the governor’s office of emergency services is coordinating with local law enforcement.
“We are grateful to the first responders on scene to protect the community and urge everyone to follow the guidance of local officials,” Newsom’s office said. in question.
ICSD is the largest mosque in San Diego County.
Meanwhile, the New York Police Department also announced that it was aware of the attack. says: “While there is currently no known connection to New York or specific threat to houses of worship in New York, the NYPD is increasing deployment to mosques across the city out of an abundance of caution.”
Associated Press contributed reporting
