Shadowing Practice: 2 teen gunmen dead from self-inflicted wounds after shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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I know it's time of sorrow, time of sadness.
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We have never experienced a tragedy like this before.
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Now to that major breaking news out of San Diego.
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Three people are dead after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
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A lot of new information just coming in this afternoon.
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It happened around noon.
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We have learned the two alleged suspects were teenagers.
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The Islamic Center is located in Claremont.
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For reference, that is just east of Mission Bay,
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about 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego.
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Our Bianca Bono arrived on the scene a short time ago, gathering information.
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Bianca, what can you tell us right now?
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Well, right now, this entire area of San Diego remains completely closed off.
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We are staging just a couple of blocks away from the Islamic Center of San Diego where this horrific shooting occurred today.
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It is the largest mosque in the county,
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located right off the 805 Freeway and Balboa Avenue.
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In the past hour, we were briefed by law enforcement who described this as the most dynamic scene they have ever encountered,
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confirming three adult males have died.
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The two suspected teenage shooters were also found deceased.
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Now, police say the initial call reporting the shooting came in around 1145 this morning.
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Within four minutes, police were there.
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That's when they saw three deceased adult male victims out front.
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We know one of those victims was a security guard who
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police say played a pivotal role in ensuring this was not even worse.
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Police say within minutes more calls came in reporting additional gunfire just a few blocks from there.
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Police say a landscaper working outside was shot at.
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Fortunately they survived.
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Then police found a vehicle in the middle of the street where the two suspected shooters were deceased.
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They were found with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
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Police have not identified the alleged suspects yet,
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but tell us they were 17 and 19 years old.
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Witnesses we talked to in that neighborhood say they heard several gunshots before seeing the suspected shooters deceased.
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Now, following the traumatic moments at the Islamic Center,
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chilling images emerged of small children,
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preschool through third grade students who attend school there being escorted out.
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Here's San Diego Police Chief Scott Wall,
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who says they are investigating this as a hate crime.
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I cannot express the gratitude,
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the willingness to step into harm's way in a moment like this.
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And I tell you what got me.
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Watching the kids come running out.
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Just thankful to be alive.
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And this was a very robust response from San Diego and neighboring police departments.
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I even talked to family members who live all over the county,
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and they all reported seeing police officers jump on the freeway from wherever they were.
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We are talking dozens and dozens of police vehicles.
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We also know that the FBI and ATF are also assisting police in this investigation.
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Now, the posture of police has certainly changed.
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Initially, we saw police with guns drawn running around this area.
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Now that they believe those two suspected shooters are deceased,
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the investigation is now shifting.
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They're working to learn more about who those two individuals were and,
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of course, what the motive was.
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Reporting live in San Diego,
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Bianca Bono, ABC7 Eyewitness News.
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Bianca, thank you so much for that live report.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice their English speaking and comprehension skills through a sensitive and current news topic. You will engage with key vocabulary related to emergency situations and community responses, while also developing your shadowing techniques by mimicking the speech patterns, tone, and phrasing used in a recent news report about a tragic incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego. This exercise will not only enhance your verbal skills but also your ability to understand context and nuances in communication during crisis situations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • alleged suspects: Those accused but not yet proven to be guilty.
  • self-inflicted wounds: Injuries that someone causes to themselves.
  • dynamic scene: A situation that is fast-moving and involves many changes.
  • train of events: The sequence of occurrences in a specific incident.
  • security guard: A person who protects property or people.
  • hate crime: A crime motivated by prejudice or hostility towards a particular group.
  • trauma: Emotional distress caused by a shocking event.
  • deceased: A formal term used to describe someone who has died.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your spoken English through this lesson, consider using the shadowing technique. Begin by listening carefully to the transcript or audio recording of the news report, noting the pacing and intonation. Focus on the following tips:

  • Listen repeatedly: Play the audio multiple times to familiarize yourself with the content and emotional tone.
  • Shadow speak: As you listen, repeat the phrases and sentences just after hearing them. This will help you improve your pronunciation and fluency.
  • Pace yourself: Since the content is sensitive, take your time to articulate words clearly and maintain a steady rhythm, especially during dramatic parts.
  • Focus on emotion: Pay attention to how the speakers convey feelings of sorrow and urgency. Practice mimicking not just the words, but also the emotional undertone.
  • Record yourself: Use a recording tool to capture your shadow speech. Listening to your playback can reveal areas for improvement and help solidify your learning.

Utilizing these strategies on a dedicated shadowing site can further enhance your learning experience, allowing you to engage deeply with the material and connect with the emotional context of the language used. Remember, the goal is to develop your ability to communicate effectively while also being mindful of the topics discussed.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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