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San Diego Mayor Heckled After Mosque Shooting, Accused of Muslim Hate

San diego: San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was interrupted and heckled during a news conference on Monday, held hours after a shooting at a local mosque that left three people dead. Authorities reported that the incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, resulted in the deaths of three victims. Additionally, two suspected teenage gunmen died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, according to law enforcement.

According to Anadolu Agency, before Gloria could deliver his public statement, a woman in the audience accused him of being responsible for the attack, claiming it was a 'direct result of your leadership.' The woman voiced her frustration, stating, "Our Muslim brothers and sisters have been talking to you for how long? You have to fcking listen to them Todd." She further criticized him, saying, "You emboldened Zionist propaganda. And you'll keep doing it as long as it lines with your fcking pockets."

During the news conference, Gloria addressed the incident, affirming, "Hate has no home in San Diego. Islamophobia has no home in San Diego. An attack on any San Diegan is an attack on all San Diegans, and we will not stand for it."