Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting; two teen suspects found dead

San Diego [US], May 19 : Three people were killed in a shooting incident at the largest mosque in San Diego, CNN reported, citing local authorities.

According to CNN, FBI San Diego Special Agent in Charge Mark Remily said that two teenage suspects were later found dead inside a vehicle near the Islamic Center of San Diego.

San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said the two teenagers, ages 17 and 19, "appear to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds".

Law enforcement officials told CNN that one of the suspects had taken a firearm from their parents' home and left behind a suicide note containing writings related to racial pride. Authorities also said hate speech was found scrawled on one of the weapons used in the incident.

Further details are awaited.

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