Teen's dark obsession leads to tragedy |
In a tragic incident, Caleb Vazquez, 18, and his friend Cain Clark, 17, fatally shot three men outside the Islamic Center of San Diego before taking their own lives. Court documents reveal that prior to the May 18 attack, school officials had expressed serious concerns about Vazquez's behavior, which included an obsession with mass shootings and neo-Nazi ideologies. "He has become increasingly obsessed with mass shooters," a police officer noted in a petition for a gun violence restraining order. Despite multiple interventions, including a 72-hour mental health evaluation and attempts to restrict his access to firearms, the warning signs were ultimately overlooked. Following the attack, Vazquez's parents condemned their son's actions, describing him as "an immensely lost, troubled, and misguided soul." High Tech High officials also expressed their sorrow and solidarity with the affected community.
