A reported active shooting threat at the Islamic Center of San Diego has been “neutralized,” according to police.
Few details are immediately available about the incident, which was reported to police around 11:40 am.
At least one person was killed in the shooting, local news outlet KGTV reported, though that is unconfirmed by police.
Staff and law enforcement could be seen walking children out of the compound.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria wrote on X he was aware of the incident and asked the public to avoid the center.
“Please avoid the area and follow instructions from public safety officials,” he said. “We will share updates as more information becomes available.”
The center, which is home to a school offering Arabic courses and Islamic studies, is the largest mosque in San Diego County.
PHOTOS: Police swarm scene of reported shooting at San Diego Islamic center
‘Active shooter’ reported at San Diego Islamic center with police rushing to scene
Police are responding to reports of an active shooter near a mosque in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego on Monday.
“SDPD is on scene at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Ave for a reported active shooter,” the San Diego Police Department wrote on X at 3:03 pm ET. “Please avoid the area. Updates to follow.”
In an update 40 minutes later, police said the scene is “still active but contained,” adding that “significant resources” had been deployed and that a reunification area had been established nearby.
At least one individual was killed, according to KGTV.
Brendan Rascius will be following this story live and passing on the latest updates.
‘Active shooter’ reported at San Diego Islamic center with police rushing to scene
‘Please avoid the area. Updates to follow,’ police saidJosh Marcus18 May 2026 21:04
Governor briefed on shooting
“Gavin Newsom has been briefed on an evolving situation in Clairemont community of San Diego, near the Islamic Center,” the governor’s office wrote on X. “The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is coordinating with local law enforcement. We are grateful to the first responders on the scene working to protect the community and urge everyone to follow guidance from local authorities.”
Scene of shooting is ‘active but contained’
The scene of Monday’s shooting is “active but contained,” according to San Diego police.
“We have significant resources on scene at this time,” the department wrote on X.
A reported shooting at a mosque in San Diego
San Diego police are responding to the scene of a reported shooting at a large mosque in the area.
We’ll be covering all the latest news about this incident live.
Josh Marcus18 May 2026 20:46