Event Brief
San Diego shooting suspect’s family cites autism, online hate
Filed: May 22, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Summary: Caleb Vazquez’s family says he was autistic and radicalized by online hate.
WHO: Caleb Vazquez’s family (via attorney Colin Rudolph)
WHAT: The family said Vazquez was autistic and had been radicalized by online hate.
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 6:27 AM ET
WHERE: San Diego, California
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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