The San Diego Police Department is responding to reports of an active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
SDPD is on scene at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Ave for a reported active shooter.
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) May 18, 2026
Please avoid the area. Updates to follow. #SDPDPIO
BNO News reports there are multiple casualties, according to officers at the scene, and at least two bodies were visible from outside on the street.
The Islamic Center in Clairmont, California, is the largest mosque in San Diego County, according to its website.
Fox 5 San Diego reports:
A heavy police and SWAT presence could be seen gathering outside the Islamic Center in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Avenue just after noon. Several San Diego Fire-Rescue and medic crews were also at the scene.
In an update at 12:43 p.m., San Diego Police said the scene was contained and reported that there were significant resources on the scene.
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Traffic was stopped as police closed the roads in the immediate area. San Diego Police are asking the public to avoid the area at this time.
The California Governor’s press office responded to reports of the situation online, saying that the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is coordinating with local law enforcement.
>>@CAGovernor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on an evolving situation in Clairemont community of San Diego, near the Islamic Center.
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) May 18, 2026
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (@Cal_OES) is coordinating with local law enforcement.
We are grateful to the first responders on the…
San Diego Mayor Todd Garcia also issued a statement on X as law enforcement works to contain the situation.
I am aware of the active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont and am continuing to receive updates from law enforcement. Emergency personnel are on scene and actively working to protect the community and secure the area.
— San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria (@MayorToddGloria) May 18, 2026
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
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Clashes with a culture that has no intention of assimilating is inevitable but the idiots who run our government have been too blind, willingly or unwilling to see.