Press Release

Muslims4Peace Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack on San Diego Mosque; Urges Immediate Government Action to Protect Islamic Centers Nationwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Muslims4Peace (M4P) strongly condemns the horrific terrorist attack that took place on Monday morning outside the Islamic Centre of San Diego, which resulted in the tragic deaths of three innocent men. We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and the entire San Diego community during this time of immense grief and shock.

According to law enforcement reports, two teenage gunmen opened fire outside the mosque complex in what is being investigated as a targeted hate crime. Among the deceased is a courageous security guard whose heroic actions played a pivotal role in preventing the gunmen from entering the complex, directly saving the lives of countless community members and children who were safely evacuated from the school inside.

The subsequent discovery of a suicide note detailing white supremacist “racial pride” and hate speech scrawled across the weapons confirms that this was a deliberate act of violent extremism aimed at terrorizing the American Muslim community.

While we are relieved that the children inside the school were unharmed, this tragedy underscores an ongoing, terrifying reality: our houses of worship continue to be targets for hate-fueled violence.

An Urgent Appeal for Security in New Jersey and Nationwide

In light of this devastating attack, Muslims4Peace is issuing an urgent appeal to local, state, and federal government officials specifically within our home state of New Jersey to immediately increase law enforcement presence and security measures around all Islamic Centers, mosques, and faith-based schools.

“We cannot wait for another tragedy to strike before we take decisive action,” said a representative of Muslims4Peace. “Our communities have a fundamental right to pray, learn, and gather in peace. We call upon Governor Mikie Sherrill, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP), and local law enforcement agencies to deploy enhanced security patrols and unlock critical grant funding to fortify the physical security of our religious institutions.”

Muslims4Peace urges mosque administrations and community members across New Jersey to remain highly vigilant, review their security protocols, and immediately report any suspicious activity to local authorities.

We stand in absolute solidarity with our brothers and sisters in San Diego. We pray for the elevation of the souls of the victims, strength for their grieving families, and a future free from the scourge of hate and violence.