India, May 19 -- Two teenage shooters died by suicide after allegedly killing three people at a mosque in San Diego, California, on Monday in what police have described as a possible hate crime.

The incident took place on Monday morning after police initially responded to a call about a reportedly suicidal teenager who had run away from home.

Investigators also reported that shots were fired from a vehicle at a landscaper in a nearby area.

Police later located the suspected shooters-aged 17 and 18-dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds inside a vehicle a few blocks away from the mosque.

Among the victims was a security guard employed at the centre, who officials said played a crucial role in preventing the situation from becoming mor...