Emergency workers respond at the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Center, with yellow tape to cordon the area in the foreground, in San Diego, California, US, May 18, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]

San Diego police are responding to an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Officer Anthony Carrasco says they believe people have been shot.

According to initial reports, multiple emergency units were dispatched after 911 calls reported a possible shooting at the location.

The San Diego Police Department advised residents to avoid the area near the 7000 block of Eckstrom Ave.

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Reports of multiple shots fired at the center...