At least 3 injured in shooting at Southern California dental office, suspect in custody

Published February 29, 2024 9:40 PM

EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — Police say they have taken a man into custody in connection with a shooting in Southern California that left at least three people injured. Media reports say the shooting occurred at a dental office in El Cajon, about 15 miles northeast of downtown San Diego. Police have identified the suspect as 29-year-old Mohammed Abdulkareem. He allegedly fled the scene in a white U-haul pickup with Arizona license plates. Police several hours later announced he had been taken into custody. Further details are not immediately available.

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