‘Hate rhetoric’ involved in deadly San Diego mosque shooting, police say

Published May 18, 2026 8:28pm ET | Updated May 18, 2026 9:24pm ET



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.

Wahl said the shooting that took place on Monday morning at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being investigated as a hate crime.

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