Crime
Islamic Center of San Diego shooting suspects identified as 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Vazquez
Islamic Center of San Diego — Authorities have identified the two teenage suspects involved in the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego as 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Vazquez.
Investigators said the two gunmen opened fire at the mosque on Monday, killing three adult men, including security guard Amin Abdullah, before later dying from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
According to investigators, anti-Islam writings were discovered inside the suspects’ vehicle following the attack.
Authorities also reported finding a gas can displaying an “SS” sticker, a symbol historically associated with Nazi Germany’s elite military units.
Law enforcement officials said the shooting is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
The attack happened at the Islamic Center located near Balboa Avenue in San Diego. Police responded to reports of an active shooter around midday and quickly secured the area.
Authorities confirmed that no children were injured during the incident and that all students and staff members at the mosque were safely evacuated.
The FBI and the San Diego Police Department continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the suspects’ motives and any potential extremist connections.
Crime
Albuquerque Mother Elaina Gomez-Villeda Charged With Murder After 10-Year-Old Son Fatally Shoots 16-Year-Old Keinerlein Rangel
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A 40-year-old Albuquerque woman is facing multiple criminal charges after police say her 10-year-old son fatally shot a 16-year-old during a dispute between neighbors over loud music at an apartment complex.
The victim was identified by investigators as Keinerlein Rangel, 16. Rangel was initially reported to be 17 years old, but authorities later corrected the victim’s age to 16.
According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the incident happened Saturday during a confrontation between neighbors at an apartment complex.
Investigators say the dispute began over loud music and escalated into a physical altercation involving Elaina Gomez-Villeda, 40.
Police allege that during the confrontation, Gomez-Villeda instructed her 10-year-old son to retrieve her handgun.
The child allegedly obtained the firearm and fired one shot, striking Rangel.
The teenager suffered fatal injuries.
Following the shooting, Gomez-Villeda was arrested and is facing an open count of murder, conspiracy, child abuse, and making a firearm accessible to a minor, along with other alleged offenses.
Authorities say the 10-year-old child has not been charged as of the latest update. Because of his age, detectives are consulting with the District Attorney’s Office and state authorities to determine the appropriate next steps in the case.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the deadly confrontation, including the events leading up to the shooting and the child’s involvement.