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San Diego Mosque Shooting Kills Three; NYPD Boosts Citywide Security

5/19/2026

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NYPD Deploys Security

The New York Police Department announced heightened security deployments at mosques citywide and alerted the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
A shooting at the Islamic Center in San Diego killed three men, including a security guard, as police pursued teenage runaway.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations urged worshippers and elementary-school students not fear attending prayers today.
Chief Scott Wahl called the attack a hate crime and said FBI assistance was forthcoming.

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Trump Investigates

U.S. President Donald Trump called the mosque shooting a “terrible situation” and pledged a strong investigation.
Two teenage gunmen opened fire at an Islamic Center, killing a security guard and wounding others severely.
Police traced the attackers to a runaway whose mother reported missing firearms.
Over 50 officers arrived within minutes, ensuring all children at the day school remained unharmed.

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NYPD Deploys Security

The New York Police Department announced heightened security deployments at mosques citywide and alerted the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
A shooting at the Islamic Center in San Diego killed three men, including a security guard, as police pursued teenage runaway.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations urged worshippers and elementary-school students not fear attending prayers today.
Chief Scott Wahl called the attack a hate crime and said FBI assistance was forthcoming.

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