BRIGHTON, N.Y. — The Brighton Police Department says it will be increasing patrols at the Islamic Center of Rochester on Westfall Road after a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque.
On Monday, three men were killed by two teens at the Islamic Center of San Diego, according to San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl. The two teens, 17 and 18, were found dead of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, the chief also said.
Wahl said officers were already looking for one of the teens as his mother called police concerned her son was suicidal and had run away. He says weapons were missing from the home and the mother’s car was gone.
Brighton police say there is no known or specific threat to the center on Westfall Road.
Local lawmakers react
Congressman Joe Morelle, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and Gov. Kathy Hochul have posted about the shooting on social media.
I’m horrified by the violence at the Islamic Center of San Diego. No one should ever fear for their life while gathering at their place of worship.I’m praying for all those impacted, and grateful to the first responders working to protect the community.
— Joe Morelle (@RepJoeMorelle) May 19, 2026Also on X, Hochul said the following:
“Appalled by the violent, Islamophobic attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego. Everyone deserves to practice their faith free from fear of violence.
As a precaution, New York State Police is in communication with mosques and Islamic centers across New York regarding security measures.”
Gillibrand posted the following on X about the shooting:
“My prayers are with the victims of this horrific attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. I’m grateful for the brave first responders who acted quickly and saved lives.
Islamophobia is real and it is deadly.
We must work together to combat Islamophobia and keep places of worship safe from hatred and violence.”
News10NBC has reached out to the Islamic Center of Rochester and others about the San Diego shooting and are waiting to hear back. Check back later for updates.
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