Alleged Attacker Disappeared from Mental Health Facility Before San Diego Islamic Center Shooting, Lawsuit Claims

San Diego, CA, September 2, 2026 —

According to a lawsuit filed, one of the individuals alleged to have attacked the San Diego Islamic Center reportedly went missing from a mental health facility in Normal Heights. The disappearance allegedly occurred on the night preceding the shooting incident.

The lawsuit is the source of this information regarding the alleged attacker’s whereabouts prior to the event at the Islamic Center. Specific details concerning the identity of the alleged attacker, the name of the mental health facility, or the exact dates of the disappearance and the shooting were not provided in the available information.

The location of the alleged disappearance, Normal Heights, is a neighborhood within San Diego. The lawsuit’s claims suggest a potential connection between the individual’s status at the mental health facility and the subsequent events at the San Diego Islamic Center. However, the nature of this connection and the specific allegations within the lawsuit have not been fully detailed.

Further information regarding the legal proceedings, the specifics of the claims made in the lawsuit, and the outcomes of any investigations into the disappearance or the shooting are currently unavailable. The information currently pertains to a claim made within a legal document, linking a missing person from a care facility to alleged involvement in a significant incident. The contractor’s name, facility licensing status, or inspection outcomes are not mentioned.

Story summarized from the original created by Tessa Balc • Times of San Diego, Dorian Hargrove • Times of San Diego, and Andrew Keatts • Times of San Diego on timesofsandiego.com, see more information here.

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