Teenagers (17 & 19) Die From Self-Inflicted Wounds After Hate Crime Attack

Polizia: “I due aggressori avevano 17 e 19 anni, morti per ferite autoinflitte. Crimine d’odio”

Source: ANSA.it (via Primo piano ANSA)

San Diego, May 18, 2026 — Italian police have confirmed that the two gunmen responsible for a deadly shooting at a Muslim community center in San Diego, California, were teenagers aged 17 and 19 who died from self-inflicted wounds. Authorities have classified the attack as a hate crime.

The incident, which left three people dead, occurred earlier today at a center serving the Islamic community. While the initial motive remains under investigation, Italian police sources have stated that the attackers acted with clear animosity toward the targeted group, aligning with the definition of a hate crime.

No further details about the victims or the attackers’ identities have been released by Italian authorities, though the classification of the attack as a hate crime underscores the severity of the incident. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local law enforcement agencies are coordinating with Italian police to investigate the case further.

This development follows a period of heightened tensions in the U.S. And Europe over rising incidents of religiously motivated violence. The shooting in San Diego has drawn immediate condemnation from civil rights organizations and leaders in both Italy and the United States.

Italian police did not provide additional context about the attackers’ backgrounds or potential connections to extremist ideologies, stating only that their deaths were the result of self-inflicted injuries. The investigation remains active, with authorities urging the public to avoid speculation pending further official statements.

For those seeking support or information about hate crime prevention, the following resources are available:

• FBI Hate Crimes Reporting
• Southern Poverty Law Center
• Anti-Defamation League