Three people were killed after two teenage gunmen opened fire Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego in what authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime, sending shockwaves through the community.
Police held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to provide additional information to the public about the investigation as authorities look into the motives behind Monday morning’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in San Diego County, after which the alleged perpetrators died by suicide.
In a Tuesday statement, the Islamic Center of San Diego wrote that it is “heartbroken by the tragic shooting incident that occurred on our campus” and said the area had been secured by law enforcement.
“We continue to work closely with the San Diego Police Department, FBI, and emergency responders as the investigation remains active,” the center added.
Here are five things to know about the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman
