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SAN DIEGO (AP) \u2014 A gunman fired multiple shots at a San Diego mosque on Monday, with law enforcement officials stating they believe individuals were wounded in the attack.<\/p>

Officer Anthony Carrasco confirmed that witnesses reported hearing numerous gunshots at the Islamic Center of San Diego, located approximately 9 miles (14 km) north of the city’s downtown area. Authorities were uncertain whether the gunman was positioned inside or outside the building, or if the suspect had been apprehended. The San Diego Police Department announced on social media that the situation remains “still active but contained.”<\/p>

Carrasco stated he could not provide additional details at that time.<\/p>

According to its website, the Islamic Center represents the largest mosque in San Diego County. The facility houses the Al Rashid School, which the website indicates provides instruction in Arabic language, Islamic studies and the Quran.<\/p>

Television aerial coverage captured more than a dozen children holding hands while being escorted from the center’s parking area, which was surrounded by numerous police vehicles. The white mosque sits within a neighborhood featuring homes, apartment complexes and strip malls that include Middle Eastern dining establishments and markets.<\/p>

The governor’s office confirmed he was receiving updates on the situation.<\/p>

“We are grateful to the first responders on the scene working to protect the community and urge everyone to follow guidance from local authorities,” his office posted on the social platform X.<\/p>

The Islamic Center’s website describes its mission as serving not only the Muslim community but also working “with the larger community to serve the less fortunate, to educate, and to better our nation.” The facility hosts five daily prayer services and collaborates with various organizations and people of different faiths on social initiatives.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A shooter fired multiple rounds at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, with police believing people were wounded. 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