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Police have urged members of the public to stay away from the area.
21:15, Mon, May 18, 2026 Updated: 21:16, Mon, May 18, 2026
Police have swarmed an Islamic Center over reports of an active shooter (Image: NBC)
San Diego police officers have responded to reports of an active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego, in Clairemont Mesa. The force wrote on X on Monday evening: "SDPD is on scene at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Ave for a reported active shooter."
The message added: "Please avoid the area". San Diego Police Department officials began receiving reports of the incident at around 11:40am local time.
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New York Police increasing deployments to mosques
NYPD "out of an abundance of caution," is increasing deployments to mosques across the city.
The NYPD is closely monitoring reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
While there is currently no known nexus to NYC or specific threats to NYC houses of worship, out of an abundance of caution, the NYPD is increasing deployments to mosques across the\u2026
'Threat neutralized'
Here is the latest message from the police.
The threat at the Islamic center has been neutralized.
Media staging has been established as the Northwest Corner of Lindbergh Park.
(4141 Ashford Street, SD, Ca, 92111)#SDPDPIO
Mayor 'aware of active shooter situation'
The mayor is urging residents to avoid the area. Here is the message he shared on X.
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.
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Police said 'people have been shot'
San Diego Police said they believe "people have been shot".
'Multiple shots' reported
Officer Anthony Carrasco said people reported multiple shots at the Islamic Center of San Diego, about 9 miles (14 km) north of downtown San Diego.
'Avoid the area' warning
People are being warned to avoid the area. Police also said they have "significant resources" at the scene.
Scene 'active but contained'
The scene is "active but contained," police also added.
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 #SDPDPIO
'Active shooter'
San Diego Police issued the following update.
SDPD is on scene at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Ave for a reported active shooter.
Please avoid the area. Updates to follow. #SDPDPIO
Photo from the scene
Police are currently at the scene at the Islamic Centre.
(Image: NBC)
30 mins ago20:49 Alice Scarsi
Gavin Newsom's office issues statement on incident
California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the active shooter situation, his press office said in a statement.
His office said: “We are grateful to the first responders on the scene working to protect the community and urge everyone to follow guidance from local authorities."
California Governor Gavin Newsom (Image: Getty)
33 mins ago20:46 Alice Scarsi
San Diego Mayor speak of active shooter situation at mosque
The Mayor of San Diego, Todd Gloria, said he was aware of an active shooter situation at a mosque located in the Claremont area.
He added emergency services were at the scene and were working to protect the community.
37 mins ago20:42 Alice Scarsi
Police's initial statement
The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) issued a first statement on the incident reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Shared on X, it read: "SDPD is on scene at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Ave for a reported active shooter. Please avoid the area. Updates to follow."
SDPD is on scene at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Ave for a reported active shooter.
Please avoid the area. Updates to follow. #SDPDPIO
39 mins ago20:40 Alice Scarsi
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Welcome to our live blog. We'll bring you the latest on the situation at the San Diego Islamic Center.
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