17-year-old girl indicted for murder in San Diego mosque shooting, accused of helping livestream attack

Updated on: August 31, 2026 / 5:12 PM EDT / CBS/AP

17-year-old girl indicted for murder in San Diego mosque shooting, accused of helping livestream attack

TL;DR

  • A 17-year-old North Carolina girl has been charged with murder by aiding and abetting a San Diego mosque shooting.
  • She allegedly recorded a livestream of the attack and disseminated white supremacist writings from the shooters.
  • The shooters, identified as Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, killed three people before taking their own lives.
  • Their plans reportedly included further attacks on a Jewish temple and an African American high school.
  • Authorities stated the teens had amassed numerous weapons, taken from Clark's parents.
  • The North Carolina District Attorney's office is prosecuting the girl under state law where aiding and abetting is considered guilt of the crime.
  • The San Diego County DA's Office acknowledged the North Carolina prosecution and expressed gratitude for the efforts.