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- San Diego police said officers are responding to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
- Police said the scene is "active but contained." It wasn't immediately clear if shots were fired.
- Residents were urged to avoid the area of Eckstrom Avenue, where the mosque is located. CBS affiliate KFMB-TV reported heavy police presence after a shooting was reported around noon local time.
- No other information was immediately available.
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San Diego police say scene at Islamic Center is "active but contained"
San Diego police say the scene at the Islamic Center is "active but contained." It wasn't immediately clear if shots were fired.
"We have significant resources on scene at this time," police said, adding that a reunification location has been established nearby at San Diego Clairemont Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
The Islamic Center of San Diego is the largest Mosque in San Diego County, according to its website.
Police responding to possible active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego
San Diego police said officers are responding to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
"Please avoid the area. Updates to follow," police said on social media.
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) May 18, 2026SDPD 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
California Gov. Newsom has been briefed on situation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office says the governor has been briefed "on an evolving situation in Clairemont community of San Diego, near the Islamic Center."
The Governor's Office of Emergency Services is coordinating with local law enforcement, the office said on social media.
"We are grateful to the first responders on the scene working to protect the community and urge everyone to follow guidance from local authorities," the post read.
