San Diego police officers have responded to reports of an active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego, in Clairemont Mesa. The force wrote on X on Monday evening: "SDPD is on scene at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Ave for a reported active shooter."
The message added: "Please avoid the area". San Diego Police Department officials began receiving reports of the incident at around 11:40am local time.
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San Diego Police said they believe "people have been shot".
Officer Anthony Carrasco said people reported multiple shots at the Islamic Center of San Diego, about 9 miles (14 km) north of downtown San Diego.
People are being warned to avoid the area. Police also said they have "significant resources" at the scene.
The scene is "active but contained," police also added.
The scene at 7050 Eckstrom Ave is still active but contained. We have significant resources on scene at this time.We have established a reunification location at 4125 Hathaway Street, SD, CA 92111#SDPDPIO
San Diego Police issued the following update.
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
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
