Shooting in San Diego outside a mosque: death toll rises to 5, including the 2 assailants

The results of the shooting occurred Monday evening in front of the Islamic Center of San Diego, in California, is now five deadincluding three victims et two teenage suspectsAccording to US authorities, the shooting broke out late in the morning in front of the mosque, described as the largest in San Diego County.

According to initial findings of the investigation, two armed young men opened fire outside the place of worship, killing three men, including a security guard identified as Amin AbdullahHis intervention is believed to have prevented a higher death toll. The two suspects were later found dead nearby, apparently having committed suicide.

The police were alerted by the suspect's mother.

Police were alerted earlier by the mother of one of the suspects, who reported her son, described as suicidal, missing, along with several weapons from the family home. Law enforcement was searching for the teenagers when the attack was reported. Authorities say the attack is being investigated as a possible hate crimeHowever, the exact motive has not yet been definitively established.

No children present at the school attached to the Islamic center were injured. Law enforcement responded quickly, approximately four minutes after the emergency call.