San Diego Gunman’s Nazi Ideology Leads to Gun Removal and Tragic Shooting
Caleb Liam Vazquez, an 18-year-old, was involved in a deadly shooting at the San Diego Islamic Center, killing three men. Prior to the incident, Vazquez had been undergoing mental health treatment and was previously hospitalized involuntarily. Concerns about his mental health and extremist ideologies led Chula Vista police to file a gun violence emergency protective order against his father, Marco Vazquez, in January 2025. This order was based on Caleb's online behavior, which idolized Nazis and mass shooters. Despite Marco Vazquez transferring his firearms to a federal firearms licensee, a gun violence restraining order was still served. The family has expressed deep regret and stated that Caleb's actions do not reflect their values. Investigations revealed that both Caleb and his accomplice, Cain Clark, were radicalized by white nationalist ideologies online. 
