UMVA has learned that a tragic shooting erupted at the Islamic Center of San Diego, leaving five people dead, including the two teenage gunmen.
The violence unfolded on a Monday afternoon in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Avenue, when police responded to reports of an active shooter. First responders described a scene of chaos, with a pool of blood staining the pavement and terrified witnesses scrambling for safety.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the two suspects—identified as 17‑year‑old Cain Clark and 18‑year‑old Caleb Vasquez—were found dead from self‑inflicted gunshot wounds inside a vehicle parked a short distance from the mosque.
At least three adult men also lost their lives in the attack, and several others sustained injuries of varying severity. The exact motive remains unclear, and investigators have not yet released details about any possible connections to the victims.
San Diego officials, including the mayor, issued urgent statements urging residents to avoid the area while law‑enforcement secured the scene and began a meticulous investigation.
Witnesses reported that, prior to the rampage, a concerned parent had alerted police that her son was acting erratically and had taken her firearms and vehicle, but officers arrived too late to prevent the tragedy.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the investigation is now focusing on the chain of events leading up to the shooting, with authorities combing through surveillance footage and interviewing community members to piece together a timeline.
The community grapples with shock and grief, as families mourn the loss of loved ones and the city confronts a harrowing act of violence that has shaken the neighborhood to its core.
