San Diego police responded Monday to reports of an active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont Mesa, a call that sent officers racing to the mosque near Balboa Avenue and shut down nearby freeway access. Police said the first reports came in around 11:40 a.m. at the Islamic Center of San Diego, located at 7050 Eckstrom Avenue.
San Diego police said the active shooter situation was ongoing and urged the public to avoid the area as the response unfolded. During the police activity, the northbound and southbound Interstate 805 off-ramps to Balboa Avenue were closed, adding to the disruption around the site.
There was no immediate word on possible injuries. The source identified the location as the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont Mesa, and the situation remained active at the time of publication.
ABC 10News said it had crews on the way to the scene, where officers were still managing the response and keeping people away from the area.
