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Police Seized Guns from Family of Mosque Shooter Before Attack
Law enforcement took action regarding firearms in the home of a teen involved in a mosque shooting. This occurred a year prior to the incident. (sources: ap, washingtonpost, theguardian, nytimes)
ModernAction Briefing
Police seized firearms from the father of a teen who later participated in a mosque shooting. Concerns about the teen's views on violence and extremism prompted this action.
- Police ordered the removal of guns from the home of the mosque shooter’s father in 2025.
- The teen had previously been flagged by the FBI due to alarming behavior.
- Concerns included the teen's views on mass shootings and extremist ideologies.
Why it matters
This incident raises questions about the effectiveness of early intervention measures in preventing gun violence.
Action context
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
Top coverage · 4 sources
apBehavior of teen in mosque shooting led police to seize family guns a year before attackwashingtonpostPolice ordered guns to be removed from mosque shooter’s home in 2025theguardianOne of shooters in deadly attack at San Diego mosque was previously flagged by FBInytimesSan Diego Mosque Shooter So Alarmed Police, They Seized Father’s Guns