A shooting at the Islamic Center was reported on Monday around noon.
SAN DIEGO — A heavy police presence is at the Islamic Center of San Diego after a shooting was reported on Monday around noon local time.
Officer Anthony Carrasco says they believe people have been shot.
The Islamic Center is in a heavily residential neighborhood about 9 miles north of downtown San Diego, California. Dozens of police cars were around the area, with many streets closed.
“SDPD is on scene at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Ave for a reported active shooter,” the San Diego Police Department wrote on X.
“I am aware of the active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont and am continuing to receive updates from law enforcement,” San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said on X. “Emergency personnel are on scene and actively working to protect the community and secure the area.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said he was being briefed.
“We are grateful to the first responders on the scene working to protect the community and urge everyone to follow guidance from local authorities,” his office posted on the social platform X.
The Islamic Center is the largest mosque in San Diego County, according to its website. The campus includes the Al Rashid School, which the website says offers courses in Arabic language, Islamic studies and the Quran.
The Associated Press contributed. This is a breaking news story and will be updated.