Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting; two teen suspects found dead

SAN DIEGO: Three people were killed in a shooting incident at the largest mosque in San Diego, CNN reported, citing local authorities.

According to CNN, FBI San Diego Special Agent in Charge Mark Remily said that two teenage suspects were later found dead inside a vehicle near the Islamic Center of San Diego.

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said the two teenagers, ages 17 and 19, “appear to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds”.

BREAKING: The Islamic Center of San Diego have been identified as Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vasquez, 18, per NBC

Prior to the shooting, one of the mothers alerted police her son was sulcldaI, and said he stole her guns and vehicle.

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Law enforcement officials told CNN that one of the suspects had taken a firearm from their parents’ home and left behind a suicide note containing writings related to racial pride. Authorities also said hate speech was found scrawled on one of the weapons used in the incident.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)