Police say threat ‘neutralised’ after San Diego islamic centre shooting
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Authorities in San Diego have declared the threat neutralized following an active shooter incident at a complex including a mosque and Islamic school, with no confirmed casualties reported yet.
- Taha Hassane, imam at the Islamic Center of San Diego, confirmed the safety of children and urged the public to avoid the area, while police maintained a significant presence on the scene.
- The identity and motives of the shooter remain unknown, and local officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Todd Gloria, are coordinating with law enforcement and praising the quick response.
- A reunification point has been established for those affected, with children being picked up from a nearby church, and the New York Police Department has increased security at mosques citywide as a precaution.