Coverage dated May 17, 2026 to May 19, 2026

San Diego mosque shooting: Police were searching for teens before bloodshed

Headline from Fox7 Austin, from the development of May 18, 2026

Newest development May 20, 2026 · 3 reportsNew: Alleged Manifesto in San Diego Mosque Mass Shooting Throws Wrench in Early Assumptions About Motives

Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.

Fox7 Austin's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

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May 18, 2026Names this update
San Diego mosque shooting: Police were searching for teens before bloodshed
Headline from Fox7 Austin ·
May 20, 2026Newest
New: Alleged Manifesto in San Diego Mosque Mass Shooting Throws Wrench in Early Assumptions About Motives
Headline from RedState ·

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135 articles, oldest first.

KTVU San Francisco
3 victims killed, 2 teen suspects dead in San Diego Islamic center shooting (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published May 17, 2026
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
Two suspects in Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego are dead, authorities said.
PJ Media
[UPDATED] Three People Killed in Shooting at California Islamic Center (opens PJ Media)
Published May 17, 2026
PJ Media's feed description
Active shooter incident at San Diego Islamic Center leaves 2 dead, multiple injured; situation now contained.
The Guardian
Five people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego (opens The Guardian)
Published May 17, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Suspects, aged 17 and 19, died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds, officials said, with FBI investigating shooting as a hate crime
The Daily Caller
Police Say Two Suspects, Three Victims Dead In California Mosque Shooting (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 17, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
Police say they neutralized a threat after shots were fired at a San Diego, California, area mosque Monday.
Washington Examiner
Two suspects dead after three killed in shooting at San Diego Islamic center (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 17, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
The two suspects were found dead in a car near the mosque. Police said they were teenagers aged 17 and 19.
Fox32 Chicago
Islamic Center of San Diego shooting: Who were the victims? (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published May 17, 2026
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
Three adults were killed after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
Herald Bulletin
Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves (opens Herald Bulletin)
Published May 17, 2026
Herald Bulletin's feed description
Police say a shooting at a San Diego mosque has killed three men and both shooters are dead. San Diego
ABC 30 Fresno
2 suspects in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego dead, police source says | WATCH LIVE (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published May 17, 2026
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
The two suspects in a Monday shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego are dead, according to a police source who spoke on condition of anonymity.
CNN
Live updates: At least 1 dead in shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque (opens CNN)
Published May 17, 2026
CNN's feed description
At least one individual was killed during a shooting incident at the Islamic Center in San Diego today, according to two law enforcement officials.
Bearing Arms
Three Killed in Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center, Police Say Teen Suspects Dead (opens Bearing Arms)
Published May 17, 2026
Bearing Arms's feed description
Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting; teen suspects found dead nearby, police investigate motive.
New York Post
5 dead, including 2 shooters after cops swarm San Diego mosque, schools evacuated (opens New York Post)
Published May 17, 2026
New York Post's feed description
A total of five people including two gunmen have been killed after an active shooter situation at a San Diego mosque drew a massive police presence, police sources told The Post Monday.
WDIO Duluth
Shooting at San Diego mosque kills 3 men and both suspects are dead, police say (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published May 17, 2026
WDIO Duluth's feed description
Police say a shooting at a San Diego mosque has killed three men and both suspects are dead. San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said both suspects are believed to be teens and the case is considered to be a hate crime. The shooting happened Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
WMUR
3 killed in San Diego mosque shooting, teen suspects dead (opens WMUR)
Published May 17, 2026
WMUR's feed description
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspects are dead, police said.
CBS News
3 killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego, police say; 2 suspects also dead (opens CBS News)
Published May 17, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
Breitbart News
Report: At Least One Suspect Down in San Diego Mosque Shooting (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 17, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
At least one gunman is dead after a shooting Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, a report from NBC News indicated.
WISH-TV Indianapolis
3 men have been killed at a San Diego mosque and both suspects are dead, police say (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published May 17, 2026
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
Two suspects dead in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego. Police investigating shooting at largest mosque in California's San Diego County.
WHDH Boston
Shooting at San Diego mosque kills 3 men and both suspects are dead, police say - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published May 17, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two teenage gunmen opened fire at an Islamic Center in San Diego on Monday and killed three men before killing themselves
The Columbian
Police: Two suspects kill 3 people at a San Diego mosque before killing themselves (opens The Columbian)
Published May 17, 2026
The Columbian's feed description
SAN DIEGO — Two teenage suspects killed three men in a shooting at a San Diego mosque Monday before killing themselves a few blocks away, authorities said. Police Chief Scott Wahl said a security guar
NBC4 Washington
Live updates: Three killed, two suspects dead in shooting at San Diego mosque (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published May 17, 2026
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Law enforcement officers responded Monday to an active shooter at a mosque in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego.
WSVN Miami
Shooting at San Diego mosque kills 3 men and both suspects are dead, police say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published May 17, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two teenage gunmen opened fire at an Islamic Center in San Diego on Monday and killed three men before killing themselves
ABC 13 Houston
3 victims, 2 suspects in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego dead, police say | WATCH LIVE (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published May 17, 2026
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
Officials announced that three adult victims and two suspects were found dead following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
5 dead, including 2 suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published May 17, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
SAN DIEGO >> Two teenage gunmen opened fire today at the Islamic Center of San Diego in California, killing three men outside the mosque, one of them a security guard, before the two suspects were found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said.
Anchorage Daily News
Teenage gunmen open fire on a San Diego mosque, killing 3 men and then themselves (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published May 17, 2026
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
There was no specific threat made against the Islamic Center of San Diego but authorities found evidence that the suspects engaged in “generalized hate rhetoric,” police said.
The Boston Globe
Two suspects in shooting at San Diego mosque are dead, source tells AP (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 17, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
The Islamic Center is the largest mosque in San Diego County and its campus includes a school.
UPI
Three people dead in apparent hate crime at San Diego mosque (opens UPI)
Published May 17, 2026
UPI's feed description
Three people were killed in a shooting Monday morning at the Islamic Center of San Diego, authorities said. Two suspects in the shootings are dead.

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