SAN DIEGO: On Monday afternoon, a shooting incident occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego in California.

Two teenage gunmen opened fire outside the mosque, resulting in the deaths of three men, one of whom was a security guard.

The suspects were found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds shortly after.

Police confirmed that all children present at the day school attached to the mosque complex were safely accounted for.

The incident took place shortly before noon PDT (1900 GMT).

Authorities, including the FBI, are treating the shooting as a potential hate crime and are investigating its circumstances.

Police Chief Scott Wahl credited the security guard with likely preventing further violence.

Following the initial shooting, police discovered two teenagers aged 17 and 19 deceased from self-inflicted gunshot wounds in a vehicle on a street near the mosque.

The exact sequence of events leading to the shooting is still under investigation by authorities.

Additionally, shots were fired at a nearby landscaper, resulting in no injuries.

The San Diego Police Department has stated that they are working to determine whether there is any connection between these incidents.