Local mosque patrols increased after deadly San Diego Islamic Center shooting

The Brief

  • Law enforcement agencies have increased patrols around Los Angeles County mosques and houses of worship following a mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
  • Five people are dead, including a security guard, two other victims, and the two teenage gunmen who died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
  • Local and federal agencies are actively investigating the attack, though officials state there is currently no known threat to the Los Angeles area.

LOS ANGELES A deadly mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday morning has prompted law enforcement agencies to ramp up security and patrols around houses of worship across Southern California.

The attack, which left five people dead including the two suspects, occurred while a school at the mosque was actively in session.

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