San Diego police say threat at Islamic Center “has been neutralized” after reported shooting

A witness who lives near the Islamic Center of San Diego said he called 911 after hearing about two dozen gunshots.

“It definitely sounded like gunshots, and we were concerned and putting our heads down inside the house,” the witness said.

He described hearing at least a dozen gunshots before a pause, then about another dozen gunshots and another pause before more shots resumed.

San Diego police have not confirmed if shots were fired.

San Diego police say the scene at the Islamic Center is “active but contained.” It wasn’t immediately clear if shots were fired.

“We have significant resources on scene at this time,” police said, adding that a reunification location has been established nearby at San Diego Clairemont Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

The Islamic Center of San Diego is the largest Mosque in San Diego County, according to its website.

San Diego police said officers are responding to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

“Please avoid the area. Updates to follow,” police said on social media.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office says the governor has been briefed “on an evolving situation in Clairemont community of San Diego, near the Islamic Center.”

The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is coordinating with local law enforcement, the office said on social media. 

“We are grateful to the first responders on the scene working to protect the community and urge everyone to follow guidance from local authorities,” the post read.