California mosque shooting leaves 5 dead. And, judge dismisses Trump's IRS lawsuit

Key developments are emerging from the global stage. LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link California mosque shooting leaves 5 dead. And, judge dismisses Trump's IRS lawsuit May 19, 20267:33 AM ET By Brittney Melton Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter.

Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories San Diego police are investigating a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont, Calif. Authorities responded to a call from the center yesterday and found three people dead.

The Details

They also found two teenagers, who they believe were the shooters, dead in a car. Police believe they died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. They were 17 and 18 years old.

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said "there was definitely hate rhetoric involved," but did not explain further. The FBI says it is also conducting an investigation. Police stage at the scene of a shooting outside the Islamic Center of San Diego Monday, May 18, 2026, in San Diego, Calif.

Gregory Bull/AP hide caption toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP 🎧 Authorities have not released the identities of the shooting suspects and victims, NPR's Juliana Kim tells Up First. Wahl mentioned that one of the victims was a security guard at the center. Kim says families waited hours for their children to evacuate from the school inside the mosque.

What Experts Say

One of the parents, Montaser Barbakh, told her he was shocked by the shooting but also said that he has always been worried about the possibility of such an attack. Barbakh said he felt that places of worship are increasingly under attack. Sponsor Message Today marks the busiest primary election day of the 2026 midterms so far.

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The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.