Representative Tran Issues Statement in Response to Reported Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego

Orange County, CA - U.S. Representative Derek Tran released a statement following reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont Mesa, California:

"I am disgusted by the violent, Islamophobic attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. I am praying for the families that have been impacted, especially those who have lost a loved one to this senseless act of gun violence.

"It is deeply disturbing that this is part of a pattern of violent attacks and threats on Islamic community centers in California. Attacks on these centers of service and faith are not just attacks on our Muslim neighbors, but on all of us and the values we hold dear.

"We must be crystal clear that hate will never have a place in our community, and such violent acts will be met with the full, crushing weight of our community's resolve. I will work with law enforcement to ensure that perpetrators of this violent hatred are held accountable, and increase resources to protect our neighbors at future community gatherings."

Around 12:00 PM PT, local authorities confirmed an active shooter situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego. At least one person has been reported killed. In a statement, local law enforcement reported that the threat was neutralized around 1:00 PM PT.

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Congressman Derek Tran represents California's 45th Congressional District. Serving his first term in Congress, Congressman Tran is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Small Business Committee, where he is Ranking Member of the Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Subcommittee. Congressman Tran is the son of Vietnamese refugees, a Veteran, and fought for consumers as an attorney before entering Congress.