Two teen gunmen kill 3 at San Diego mosque before dying
Two teenage suspects opened fire at a San Diego mosque, killing three people before dying from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Police had been searching for the teens before the attack began.
First reported
By Google News – Montana – Security on May 18, 2026 at 5:03 PM EDT
Last update
May 19, 2026 at 8:29 AM EDT
12 sources write about this
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34/100 · Medium
Confirmed violent incident created a direct public safety concern.
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Confirmed violent incident created a direct public safety concern.
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Three people were killed at a San Diego mosque during the attack.
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Both teenage suspects died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
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Police were actively searching for the suspects before the shooting began.
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One suspect has been identified as Cain Clark.
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One of the three victims killed was a security guard at the mosque.
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How outlets are covering it
6 hr ago
Who is Cain Clark? Teen Named Among San Diego Mosque Shooting Suspects
“Newsweek focuses on identifying one of the teenage suspects by name and background.”
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Photos from the scene of a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque
“AP provides visual documentation of the scene in the immediate aftermath of the attack.”
Read original source2 hr ago
San Diego Mosque Shooting: What to Know About the Suspects and What Happened
“The New York Times offers an explainer-style overview of the suspects and the sequence of events.”
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Teen gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 and then themselves
“Presents a straightforward wire-style account of the shooting and its outcome.”
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Deadly attack by teen gunmen on a San Diego mosque
“France 24 covers the attack with an international broadcast audience in mind.”
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3 hr ago
Police were searching for teens behind San Diego mosque shooting before bloodshed began
“Highlights the law enforcement timeline and how police were already aware of the suspects before the attack.”
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3 hr ago
Police were searching for teens behind San Diego mosque shooting before the bloodshed began
“Echoes the same law enforcement timeline angle, emphasizing the pre-attack search for suspects.”
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17 hr ago
Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves - NonStop Local Billings
“New York Post emphasizes the security guard's role and death as a central narrative element.”
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13 hr ago
3 dead, including hero security guard, after two teen gunmen open fire at San Diego mosque before killing selves - New York Post
“Rolling Stone leads with the confirmed death toll on both sides without additional framing.”
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14 hr ago
Mass Shooting at San Diego Mosque
“BBC centers its coverage on the official police account of how the sequence of events developed.”
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12 hr ago
3 Killed and 2 Suspects Found Dead in San Diego Mosque Shooting
“rollingstone.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
Read original sourceSan Diego mosque attack: Police explains how it unfolded - BBC
“Google News – US National – Americas summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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12 sources write about this
12 articles tracked
Photos from the scene of a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque
May 18, 9:52 PM
San Diego Mosque Shooting: What to Know About the Suspects and What Happened
May 19, 7:22 AM
Police were searching for teens behind San Diego mosque shooting before bloodshed began
May 19, 6:07 AM
Police were searching for teens behind San Diego mosque shooting before the bloodshed began
May 19, 6:45 AM
Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves - NonStop Local Billings
May 18, 5:03 PM
3 dead, including hero security guard, after two teen gunmen open fire at San Diego mosque before killing selves - New York Post
May 18, 8:38 PM
San Diego mosque attack: Police explains how it unfolded - BBC
May 19, 5:14 AM
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