Police swarmed a mosque in San Diego, California, after an active shooter was reported on Monday. Children fled from the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD) in Clairemont shortly after the shooter opened fire shortly before noon, according to the San Diego Police Department.
ICSD is the largest mosque in San Diego County and is home to the Al Rashid School, formerly known as the Islamic School of San Diego. Police have described the scene as 'still active but contained,' and are establishing a reunification center for families.
It is unclear if any injuries have been reported yet, but Officer Anthony Carrasco says they believe people have been shot. Follow along for the latest updates.
Active Shooter Opens Fire at San Diego Islamic Center
An active shooter has been reported at a mosque in San Diego. The shooter opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Claremont around 11:40 a.m. PT on Monday, according to the San Diego Police Department. The Muslim place of worship is also home to the Al Rashid school, which was formally known as the Islamic School of San Diego. Crowds of young students were seen being evacuated out of the building by law enforcement officers.
Active shooter opens fire at San Diego Islamic Center, cops say. The shooter opened fire on Monday morning, police said.
