Event Brief
Viewers watched San Diego mosque attack via livestream
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: Recordings show at least three people watched a livestream of the San Diego Islamic Center attack on video calls.
WHO: CBS News analysis
WHAT: Footage analysis found viewers watched the attack via Signal and Discord video calls and recordings circulated online.
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 8:57 PM ET
WHERE: Islamic Center of San Diego, San Diego, USA
WHY: Viewers watched the gunmen’s livestream while the attack was unfolding.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
🔍 4 sources analyzed
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