Police Respond To Active Shooter Reports Near San Diego Islamic Center
Police rushed to the scene Monday after reports of an active shooter near the Islamic Center of San Diego in the Clairemont area of San Diego.
SDPD is on scene at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Ave for a reported active shooter.
Please avoid the area. Updates to follow. #SDPDPIO
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) May 18, 2026
According to the San Diego Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the Islamic center located on Eckstrom Avenue as emergency personnel flooded the area.
Early reports indicated that at least one person, identified as a security guard at the mosque, was killed during the shooting. Authorities had not immediately confirmed whether a suspect had been taken into custody as law enforcement continued securing the area.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said he was actively monitoring developments and receiving updates from police officials throughout the response.
“I am aware of the active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont and am continuing to receive updates from law enforcement,” Gloria wrote on social media.
“Emergency personnel are on scene and actively working to protect the community and secure the area,” he added.
Authorities urged residents to avoid the surrounding neighborhood while officers conducted their response operations and searched for any possible ongoing threat.
The situation remained fluid Monday afternoon as investigators worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and whether additional victims may have been involved.