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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

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Two teen gunmen kill 3 at San Diego mosque before dying
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In brief

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.

Facts about this story

  1. 1

    Three people were killed at a San Diego mosque during the attack.

  2. 2

    Both teenage suspects died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

  3. 3

    Police were actively searching for the suspects before the shooting began.

  4. 4

    One suspect has been identified as Cain Clark.

  5. 5

    One of the three victims killed was a security guard at the mosque.

Background

The attack took place at an Islamic center in San Diego and drew immediate attention from local and federal law enforcement. Mosque shootings remain a rare but deeply consequential category of mass violence in the United States, often prompting scrutiny of how institutions protect religious communities. The involvement of teenage suspects adds a distinct dimension to the investigation, with authorities expected to examine the backgrounds, motivations, and any potential radicalization of those responsible. The case is drawing national and international media coverage given the nature of the target and the ages of the perpetrators.

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How outlets are covering it

Newsweek logo
Newsweek

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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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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Syracuse.com logo
Syracuse.com

3 hr ago

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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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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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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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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hotair.com logo
hotair.com

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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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.

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Sources covering this story

12 sources write about this

12 articles tracked

Newsweek logo
Newsweek

Who is Cain Clark? Teen Named Among San Diego Mosque Shooting Suspects

May 19, 3:16 AM

Associated Press Top News logo
Associated Press Top News

Photos from the scene of a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque

May 18, 9:52 PM

The New York Times logo
The New York Times

San Diego Mosque Shooting: What to Know About the Suspects and What Happened

May 19, 7:22 AM

Syracuse.com logo
Syracuse.com

Teen gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 and then themselves

May 19, 6:15 AM

FRANCE 24 English logo
FRANCE 24 English

Deadly attack by teen gunmen on a San Diego mosque

May 19, 6:51 AM

WWLP Springfield logo
WWLP Springfield

Police were searching for teens behind San Diego mosque shooting before bloodshed began

May 19, 6:07 AM

WANE Fort Wayne logo
WANE Fort Wayne

Police were searching for teens behind San Diego mosque shooting before the bloodshed began

May 19, 6:45 AM

Google News – Montana – Security logo
Google News – Montana – Security

Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves - NonStop Local Billings

May 18, 5:03 PM

Google News – New York – Education logo
Google News – New York – Education

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

hotair.com logo
hotair.com

Mass Shooting at San Diego Mosque

May 18, 8:00 PM

rollingstone.com logo
rollingstone.com

3 Killed and 2 Suspects Found Dead in San Diego Mosque Shooting

May 18, 9:15 PM

Google News – US National – Americas logo
Google News – US National – Americas

San Diego mosque attack: Police explains how it unfolded - BBC

May 19, 5:14 AM

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