Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information comes available.
Videos circulating on social media have depicted a massive emergency response for an active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California.
🚨 BREAKING: An ACTIVE SHOOTER situation is underway at the Islamic Center of San Diego, police confirm
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 18, 2026
A MASSIVE emergency response is underway.
No word yet on casuaIties, as the situation is still active. pic.twitter.com/x0QUSIRNI4
🚨 JUST NOW: HUGE police response to a shooting at an Islamic Center in San Diego
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 18, 2026
Heavily armed officers were spotted moving into the building, likely sweeping the rooms
There is also a SCHOOL on this property, PreK-3 pic.twitter.com/vVhVCgvgKs
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) May 18, 2026
SDPD is on scene at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Ave for a reported active shooter.
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) May 18, 2026
Please avoid the area. Updates to follow. #SDPDPIO
Two individuals are reported to have been killed during the incident. No information has been given on the status of the shooter or shooters. Video captured from a news helicopter circling the scene spotted an individual outside of the building laying in a pool of blood.
Authorities have described the situation as contained and have asked civilians to avoid the area.
🚨 UPDATE: Police have CONTAINED the San Diego Islamic Center shooting scene after a massive law enforcement response
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 18, 2026
Heavily armed police went throughout the buildings, and it appears there is no longer an active shooting threat
An aerial shot had shown someone lying in blood. pic.twitter.com/yRPWruhjZI
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