San Diego's Islamic Center Shooting: A Harsh Reality Check for Us All The shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday was a stark reminder that even in this country, where freedom of worship is enshrined in the Constitution, places of faith remain vulnerable to violence.
The tragic loss of life serves as a harsh reality check for all of us, forcing us to confront the darker aspects of our society.
The Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in San Diego county, had been preparing for its midday prayer when the shooting occurred just an hour before the scheduled time.