On Monday May 18, a security guard and two community members were killed when two teenage suspects opened fire on the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont. Police are investigating the shooting as a hate crime. Now, San Diego's Muslim community is mourning and beginning the long road to recovery. Follow KPBS' coverage of the tragedy here.
New information about the San Diego Islamic Center shooting reveals other San Diego places of worship and students were also targets.
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An expert on political violence and extremism said online echo chambers radicalize youth, leading to violent attacks like the San Diego mosque shooting. Kids who've experienced trauma and social isolation are most at risk. -
The 17-year-old girl is charged with three counts of murder and one count of conspiracy, according to the Forsyth County District Attorney. -
Thousands attended a Janazah prayer memorial at the Mission Valley River Park before the burial services for the three victims of Monday's attack on the Islamic Center attack. -
A school crisis specialist told KPBS the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego will not only impact the kids present and students at the nearby schools on lockdown, but potentially all children who hear about it. -
The Islamic Center of San Diego reopened on Wednesday for prayer services. Mental health experts say trauma may surface in the days ahead as survivors and families process their loss. -
The two San Diego teens suspected of attacking the Islamic Center of San Diego were part of an online white supremacist hate movement. -
On Monday May 18, a security guard and two community members were killed when two teenage suspects opened fire on the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont. Police are investigating the shooting as a hate crime. Now, San Diego's Muslim community is mourning and beginning the long road to recovery. -
We have compiled a list of ways to support the impacted families, including donation funds organized by the center. We have also gathered mental health, legal, and crisis resources for anyone who needs support right now.
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Editor's note: In line with industry best practices, KPBS will avoid naming the suspects in the shooting. Research shows that focusing on mass shooters can inspire copycat violence and glorify their actions. KPBS will focus its reporting on the victims, survivors and the community.