Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego leaves 5 dead

NPR | By Juliana Kim,

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Published May 19, 2026 at 3:04 AM CDT

At least three people are dead after two teenagers attacked a mosque in San Diego. Police say the perpetrators then took their own lives.

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