LIVE: San Diego police respond to reported active shooting at Islamic center
SAN DIEGO - Authorities responded Monday to reports of an active shooting at a San Diego mosque.
Shots were reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Avenue, about 9 miles north of downtown San Diego. It was not immediately clear whether the shooter was inside or outside the building, or whether anyone had been taken into custody.
The San Diego Police Department later posted on social media that the "threat at the Islamic center has been neutralized."
No injuries were immediately reported.
Mosque and school on campus
What we know:
The Islamic Center of San Diego is the largest mosque in San Diego County, according to its website. The campus also includes Al Rashid School, which offers courses in Arabic language, Islamic studies and the Quran.
Raw footage: San Diego active shooting reported at Islamic center
San Diego police are responding to an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Officials monitoring situation
What they're saying:
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said the governor was aware of the unfolding situation in the Clairemont neighborhood and was coordinating with local law enforcement.
San Diego Mayor Todd Garcia also said on social media that he was monitoring the situation and receiving updates from police.
Active shooting reported at San Diego mosque
Police in San Diego are responding to an Islamic center for a possible active shooter, authorities said.
Reunification site established
Why you should care:
Officials established a reunification site at 4125 Hathaway St. in San Diego.
Aerial footage showed dozens of police vehicles surrounding the white-domed mosque and extending into nearby streets. Other video showed children holding hands as they were escorted from the center’s parking lot by authorities.
One image showed officers in khaki uniforms pointing rifles down what appeared to be an outdoor passageway near the mosque school.
This is developing, check back for updates.