'Hate rhetoric' involved in deadly San Diego mosque shooting, police say
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said “hate rhetoric” was involved in the deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque that left five people dead, including the two suspects.
TL;DR
- The shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being investigated as a hate crime.
- Five people were killed, including the two suspects who died by self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
- One victim was identified as Amin Abdullah, a security guard at the center.
- A mother's report of her potentially suicidal son missing with weapons and a vehicle triggered a heightened threat assessment.
- Officials, including the governor and various lawmakers, have condemned the violence and called for unity against hate and Islamophobia.
- The FBI has established a tip line for information regarding the shooting.