An alarm has sounded in San Diego, in the USA, after reports of a gunman in the city’s largest.
The local NBC television station, citing police sources, reported that “there are many injured” inside the facility, then updated the news to say that two people had been killed.
Mayor Todd Gloria reported through X that he has been informed of the presence of a gunman at the Islamic Center of San Diego, in the Clermont area, adding that strong police forces have been deployed at the scene.
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)
Authorities have appealed to residents in the area to stay indoors until the police operation is over.
🚨 NOW: The children at the Islamic Center active shooting in San Diego were EVACUATED by armed police officers, and the threat is reportedly gone
The school is PreK-3
Terrifying. 🙏🏻
Thankfully, the location is NOT as crowded as it would’ve been on a Friday
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh)
In video captured by CNN affiliate KFMB, people can be seen walking away from the building, some holding hands and being escorted by police.
(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
The Islamic Center, located in Clermont, San Diego, is the largest mosque in San Diego County, according to its website.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been informed of the “evolving situation,” his press office said in a post on X. “We are grateful to the rescuers and first responders who are on the scene working to protect the community, and we urge everyone to follow the instructions of local authorities,” the post said.
>> Gavin Newsom has been briefed on an evolving situation in Clairemont community of San Diego, near the Islamic Center.
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services () is coordinating with local law enforcement.
We are grateful to the first responders on the…
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice)
San Diego police said the situation at the Islamic Center is “active but under control.” It was not immediately clear if any shots were fired.
“We currently have significant forces on scene,” police said, adding that a nearby meeting point for family reunification has been designated at the San Diego Clairemont Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
The scene at 7050 Eckstrom Ave is still active but contained. We have significant resources on scene at this time.
We have established a reunification location at 4125 Hathaway Street, SD, CA 92111
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD)
