‘Active shooter’ reported at mosque in San Diego

The authorities have not yet released details on injuries or a suspect as officers respond to the scene

An active shooter has been reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego, as police race to the scene and officials warn the public to stay away from the area.

“Emergency personnel are on scene and actively working to protect the community and secure the area,” Mayor Todd Gloria has said in a post on X. According to San Diego police, the scene is “active but contained.” 

Aerial footage by NBC San Diego shows a person lying in a pool of blood following the shooting. The authorities, however, have not yet released details on injuries or a suspect as officers respond to the scene.

UPDATE: Aerial footage shows a person lying in pool of blood following a reported shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego as authorities respond to the scene.

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