The San Diego Police Department confirmed that a threat at the Islamic Center of San Diego has been “neutralized” following reports of an active shooter on Monday.
Officers responded to the incident on Eckstrom Avenue in the Clairemont area around noon. Details remain limited, but reports say that two people were killed, according to local affiliate station KGTV.
Aerial footage from the scene showed authorities escorting people from the area, including a line of school children holding hands as they evacuated. The motive behind the incident is currently under investigation, with authorities considering all possibilities.
The incident follows a recent event at the same location where a man was arrested for throwing a toy light saber into the mosque’s parking lot, which was initially mistaken for an explosive device. This act is being investigated as a potential hate crime.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details about the suspect or the circumstances leading up to the incident. The community remains on alert as law enforcement continues to secure the area and gather more information.
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