UMVA has learned that a harrowing gunfire barrage ripped through the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday afternoon, leaving a trail of devastation.
First responders swarmed the 7000 block of Eckstrom Avenue, their lights flashing against a backdrop of smoke and shattered glass as they confronted a still‑unidentified shooter.
At least two innocent lives were claimed on the spot, while a handful of others lie wounded, their cries echoing through the stunned congregation.
The motive remains shrouded in mystery, with investigators racing against time to piece together the fragmented clues left behind.
Witnesses described a sudden eruption of gunfire, followed by chaos as people scrambled for cover, the sound of sirens growing louder with each passing second.
In the aftermath, aerial footage captured a chilling scene: a lone figure collapsed in a pool of crimson, a stark reminder of the day’s horror.
Mayor Todd Gloria addressed the city, urging calm and promising that emergency crews are working tirelessly to secure the area and tend to the injured.
Police have cordoned off the scene, urging residents to avoid the vicinity while updates continue to pour in.
