UPDATE: Gunmen in San Diego Islamic Center Shooting Identified

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Earlier today, three people were killed after two gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center in San Diego, CA.

We covered that in more detail here:

BREAKING: SWAT Responding to ACTIVE SHOOTER(S) at San Diego Islamic Center

And here:

UPDATE: 3 Dead After Two Shooters Open Fire At San Diego Islamic Center

Now, we have another update to bring you.

Police have just released the names of the two shooters who carried out the horrific attack.

They have been identified as 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Vasquez.

Both died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

Their names were mentioned during police radio communication earlier today.

Listen for yourself right here:

BREAKING:

The two suspects in today's deadly attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego have been identified as Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18.

-Both suspects died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds

-Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in… https://t.co/DnO5TBVncZ pic.twitter.com/j6IpQQAR4e

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 18, 2026

BREAKING:

The two suspects in today's deadly attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego have been identified as Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18.

-Both suspects died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds

-Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in their vehicle

3 adult victims were killed inside the mosque

Total death toll: 5

The mosque grounds include a school. All students and staff confirmed safe

A landscaper was shot at by the suspects during their escape but not hit

Police are treating the attack as a hate crime

Trump has been briefed and said the U.S. is "going to be going back and looking at it very strongly"

NBC News confirmed the identities of the shooters:

Two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation and a federal law enforcement official identified Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18, as the suspects in today’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

Previously, law enforcement officials said the suspects died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds. At a briefing this afternoon, police said the suspects were 17 and 19. At a new conference this evening, the chief said the suspects were 17 and 18.

No motive has been provided. Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.

Prior to the incident, the mother of one of the shooters had alerted law enforcement that her son was missing, along with her guns and car.

She believed that he was suicidal. Tragically, the reality was much worse.

Sadly, the police were not able to stop him in time.

Watch what San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl had to say about that here:

BREAKING: The Islamic Center of San Diego have been identified as Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vasquez, 18, per NBC

Prior to the shooting, one of the mothers alerted police her son was sulcldaI, and said he stole her guns and vehicle.

Law enforcement did not get there in time,… pic.twitter.com/yL62rZfVPw

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 18, 2026

BREAKING: The Islamic Center of San Diego have been identified as Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vasquez, 18, per NBC

Prior to the shooting, one of the mothers alerted police her son was sulcldaI, and said he stole her guns and vehicle.

Law enforcement did not get there in time, unfortunately.

One of the deceased victims was a security guard, and both shooters were found deceased blocks away in their vehicle, from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

So far, law enforcement has not released a motive for the attack, but it is being investigated as a hate crime.

Per Fox News:

Retired FBI supervisory agent James Gagliano cautioned that investigators were still working to determine a motive behind the shooting, saying possibilities could range from terrorism or a hate crime to a domestic dispute or other personal conflict.

Violence like this is always tragic and horrible -- no matter who commits it or who the target is.

Please keep all the victims in your prayers.

But, it is interesting how much coverage this shooting against Muslims is getting from the media, compared to similar attacks against other groups of people...

It's also notable how young the shooters were, which appears to be becoming a disturbing trend.

In Austin over the weekend, we also saw a group of three teenage boys go on a random shooting spree across the city.

More on that here:

UPDATE: Third Suspect Arrested in Connection With Austin Shootings

What are your thoughts on all this?

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