San Diego Mosque Shooting: Caleb Vazquez Left Treatment Center Day Before
Police in San Diego are investigating how Caleb Vazquez, 18, was able to leave a mental health facility just one day before participating in a shooting at a local mosque that left three people dead. Vazquez, along with 17-year-old Cain Clark, opened fire at the Islamic center on Monday, resulting in the tragic loss of life.
Sources have confirmed that Vazquez walked out of the Park Mental Health Treatment Center the morning before the attack. Authorities had reportedly received prior warnings regarding Vazquez's behaviour, though the exact nature of these warnings and whether they prompted any intervention remains under investigation.
The shooting occurred at the Dar-us-Salaam Islamic Center in San Diego. The victims have been identified as Raefuddin Momhammad, 60; Sofian Amen, 57; and Syed Hussin, 55. The attack has sent shockwaves through the local Muslim community and beyond, prompting expressions of grief and condemnation from leaders across the region.
Cain Clark, the other suspect in the shooting, is also 17 years old. Both Vazquez and Clark are currently in police custody and facing multiple charges. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the full extent of the events leading up to the shooting. The Park Mental Health Treatment Center has not yet released a statement regarding Vazquez's departure.
The San Diego Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting or the suspects to come forward. This incident highlights concerns about mental health care access and the potential for individuals struggling with mental health issues to pose a danger to themselves and others. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
