Police say the two suspects had exhibited behaviour indicating a “generalised hate rhetoric” towards Muslims. The attack is one of the most major to target the Californian city’s large Muslim community.

Police said people reported multiple shots at the Islamic Center of San Diego, about 9 miles north of downtown San Diego.

A shooter has opened fire at a San Diego mosque and police believe people have been shot, authorities say.

The attack is being investigated by police as a possible hate crime.