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Threat 'neutralized' at San Diego Islamic Center, police still responding

The San Diego Islamic Center is shown in this undated photo.
The San Diego Islamic Center is shown in this undated photo.

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. It will be updated as more information becomes available.

Law enforcement has "neutralized" an active shooter incident at the San Diego Islamic Center (ICSD), the San Diego Police Department said. It's still unclear if there are any deaths or injuries.

An active shooter situation was reported at about 11:40 a.m. at ICSD in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Avenue in Clairemont , according to the San Diego Police Department.

The department is asking people to avoid the area.

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A reunification location for those impacted by the incident has been established at 4125 Hathaway Street.

According to our news partner ABC 10News, authorities shut down northbound and southbound Interstate 805 at Balboa Avenue due to the law enforcement activity.

The San Diego Unified School District confirmed several campuses were placed on lock down. SDUSD spokesperson James Canning said lockdowns are gradually being lifted but schools closest to the Islamic Center will be the last to have their lockdowns lifted.

The Islamic Center is the largest mosque in San Diego County. The center holds five daily prayers.

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