Fact Check: Were the San Diego mosque shooting suspects identified as a trans couple?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: “San Diego mosque shooters identified as trans couple.”

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: San Diego police and the FBI have not described Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez as transgender or a couple, and there is no public evidence supporting the claim.

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Date: 05/25/2026

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Last Updated on May 25, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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