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Shooter in San Diego mosque attack had prior law enforcement alerts
A shooter involved in a deadly attack at a San Diego mosque had been flagged by the FBI. Concerns over his views led to the seizure of firearms from his father. (sources: theguardian, nytimes)
ModernAction Briefing
Caleb Vazquez, one of the shooters in the San Diego mosque attack, had previously raised alarms with law enforcement due to his extremist views. Authorities seized firearms from his father in response to these concerns.
- Caleb Vazquez was reported to authorities in 2025 for his views on mass shooters and Nazism.
- Law enforcement officials seized dozens of firearms from Vazquez's father amid these concerns.
- The attack resulted in three fatalities at the mosque.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the intersection of extremist ideologies and gun access.
Action context
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