Police ‘neutralise’ shooter at San Diego mosque complex
US police have neutralised a shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego, following an active shooter situation on May 18. One security guard was reported killed, while the Imam confirmed that all students and staff at the complex's school were safe. Authorities have urged the community to stay away from the area as the situation was contained.
- ▪The shooter was neutralised by US police at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
- ▪One security guard has been reported killed in the incident.
- ▪All students and staff at the mosque's school are confirmed safe.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Police Say Threat to San Diego Mosque ‘Neutralized’ After Active-Shooter Reports — Daily Signal
- ▪ Police say threat to San Diego mosque 'neutralized' after active-shooter reports - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Active shooter declared at San Diego mosque — The Sydney Morning Herald
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 05:09:52 +0800 |
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US police ‘neutralise’ shooter at San Diego mosque complexSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 05:09 AMUpdated May 19, 2026, 05:14 AMListenSAN DIEGO - US police “neutralised” a shooter at a mosque complex in California on May 18, after a large number of emergency vehicles surrounded the sprawling Islamic Center of San Diego.TV footage from a helicopter showed armed response teams gathered outside a building, with one unidentified person lying in a pool of blood.CNN reported one security guard had been killed, citing the mosque official.“The threat at the Islamic centre has been neutralised,” San Diego police said on X.Imam Taha Hassane said in a video clip that there were some unconfirmed casualties – without giving details – but all the…
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