Teen Charged with Murder After Livestreaming San Diego Mosque Attack



Members of the Muslim community in San Diego react after an attack on their mosque
Three people were killed during the May 18 shooting at the Islamic Center.


A 17‑year‑old North Carolina student has been indicted for murder by aiding and abetting after she livestreamed a May 18 attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego that claimed three lives.


Prosecutors say she also posted the weapon‑fire manifesto from the two teenage gunmen who opened fire before taking their own lives. The defendants now face three murder charges and one count of conspiracy under North Carolina law.


Authorities revealed the attackers possessed around thirty firearms and a crossbow confiscated from a parent. Their plan extended beyond the mosque, targeting a Jewish temple and a predominantly African‑American high school.


Security guard Amin Abdullah confronted the shooters and launched a lockdown that protected nearly 140 children inside the mosque. Police Chief Scott Wahl praised Abdullah as heroic, noting his actions likely saved many lives.


Investigators identified racist and antisemitic writings from the teens that referenced white‑supremacy ideology and cited the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings as an influence. The case highlights how online platforms amplify hateful propaganda and facilitate violent actions.


The investigation continues as prosecutors build a case against the teenager, emphasizing the legal principle that aid and abet can warrant the same liability as direct execution of the crime.