Governor, First Partner statement on Islamic Center of San Diego shooting

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued a statement on May 18 after the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, saying the state was coordinating resources with local and federal partners.

The statement came after police and national outlets reported that the attack killed three men and that investigators were treating it as a possible hate crime. Officials said two teenage shooters opened fire at the mosque before later dying nearby.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also condemned the attack in a separate statement on May 18, praising first responders and expressing support for the Muslim community.

The investigation was still developing Monday evening, and authorities had not yet released a full account of the motive or the suspects’ identities. Early reports varied on some details before the account began to settle.

The Islamic Center of San Diego shooting drew swift condemnation from state and local leaders as officials continued to coordinate the response and investigate what happened.

What officials said

Newsom and Siebel Newsom said California stood with the San Diego Muslim community and would continue working with law enforcement partners. City leaders issued similar messages of support as the investigation moved forward.