Family of San Diego shooter condemns violence, cites autism and online extremism
The family of Caleb Vazquez, a suspect in the Islamic Center of San Diego shooting, released a statement expressing heartbreak and condemning the attack, saying Vazquez was on the autism spectrum and that exposure to hateful rhetoric and extremist online content contributed to his radicalization. They stress their beliefs do not align with his actions, acknowledge prior police contact and Vazquez’s neo-Nazi online presence, honor the victims and survivors, and urge others to seek help to prevent violence while emphasizing a commitment to acceptance and diversity.