"Police began receiving calls regarding an active shooter there around 11:40 am PT Monday. A reunification point has been set up at 4125 Hathaway Street, police said."
"The center also operates as a school, and children were seen evacuating the building with a police escort. Californians in the surrounding areas have been warned to avoid the area or shelter in place."
"The Islamic Center is the largest mosque in San Diego County, according to its website. It hosts community events, Saturday classes for children along with religious services."
""We are grateful to the first responders on the scene working to protect the community and urge everyone to follow guidance from local authorities," Newsom said."
Police received calls about an active shooter at 4125 Hathaway Street around 11:40 am PT Monday. A reunification point was set up at the location. The site also functions as a school, and children were seen evacuating the building with police escort. Californians in nearby areas were warned to avoid the area or shelter in place. The Islamic Center at the address is described as the largest mosque in San Diego County and hosts community events, children’s Saturday classes, and religious services. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and Gov. Gavin Newsom posted that they had been briefed and urged residents to follow local authorities’ guidance.
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