Threat 'neutralized' after active shooter reported at Islamic Center of San Diego: Police

ByABC7.com staff KABC logo
Monday, May 18, 2026 8:26PM
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The San Diego Police Department said the threat "has been neutralized" after reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

Officers responded to Eckstrom Avenue around noon in the Clairemont area, according to the San Diego Police Department, but details were limited.

At least one person was killed in the incident, according our affiliate station KGTV.

Aerial footage shows people being escorted from the scene by authorities, and a line of school children holding hands as they evacuated the area.

People are led away by police from the Islamic Center of San Diego, May 18, 2026.
People are led away by police from the Islamic Center of San Diego, May 18, 2026.
KGTV

The Islamic Center of San Diego is the largest mosque in San Diego County. It's also home to a school with around 300 students across two campuses, serving pre-K through third grade.

In an Instagram post, the center's director said that "all children and teachers have been evacuated and are safe."

The public is urged to avoid the area.

DEVELOPING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.

ABC News contributed to this report.

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