A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the Clairemont neighborhood left five people dead and two suspects killed, with police confirming the casualties.

The attack occurred at the largest mosque in San Diego, located at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Eckstrom Avenue.

Authorities initially described the scene as active and contained, as officers coordinated on-scene response and public safety measures.

There is no context provided in the excerpt about broader community impact or follow-up steps.

A reunification center and site were established nearby to help families reconnect with loved ones and assist displaced people.

Updates were provided with the timeline: the story updated in the early hours of May 19, 2026 after an initial report around 8:11 a.m.

Video from a CNN affiliate showed people leaving the center as police escorted some and a large police presence remained on scene.

Officials from multiple agencies, including the FBI San Diego, San Diego Mayor, Governor, and CHP, coordinated the on-scene response and issued public safety advisories, including road closures on Interstate 805 to Balboa Avenue.

Area schools were evacuated and placed on lockdown during the incident, with five San Diego Unified schools affected before lockdowns were lifted.

The report originates from an international wire and is part of broader World/Mast Shooting coverage.

CNN reports rely on anonymous law enforcement sources, with no official statements in the excerpt.

San Diego Police Department indicated the threat had been neutralized and that officers were responding to an active shooter situation earlier.