San Diego Mosque Shooting Sparks Outrage and Heartbreak On April 3, a gunman opened fire on the Dar Ul Arqam Islamic Center mosque in suburban San Diego during afternoon prayers, killing one person and injuring multiple others.
The shooting left behind a trail of devastation and grief. Understanding the Shooting The attack occurred at approximately 5:51 p. m. , as worshippers were gathered for Maghrib prayer.
Eyewitnesses described chaos and panic as the gunman fired shots from outside the mosque before fleeing the scene. Authorities have identified the shooter, but their motives remain unclear.