Shadowing Practice: Suspected shooter's mom found note, missing car, weapons before San Diego mosque shooting; latest - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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We do believe the security guard was able to help at least minimize
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We do believe the security guard was able to help at least minimize
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the situation to to to the front area of the mosque.
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Until we know more, I don't want to speculate.
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But at this point, I think it's fair to say his his actions were heroic.
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And undoubtedly, he saved lives today.
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Yes, ma'am.
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I don't have details, but yes,
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the call came in as a runaway
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and then it kind of elevated as mom began to kind
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of piece together what she was finding with her son being missing.
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She came up.
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She realized that she was missing weapons, multiple weapons.
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Her vehicle was missing.
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There are details that she was beginning to develop a bigger picture as to what she was dealing with,
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was conveying that to our folks,
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and we were trying to put that together and get out in front of this as quickly as we could.
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She found some note left by him.
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What that note looks like,
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what that note says, I'm not going to disclose right now.
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Yes, sir.
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I'm not going to put that information out right now.
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Search warrants that we're going to be serving.
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I'm not going to put that information out right now.
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No. Some of that information work.
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That's what we're actively looking and investigating right now.
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Obviously, we have a lot of questions is what led up to this moment
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and that will that will be ongoing in this investigation as we move forward.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm not sure at this point.
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We have we we've just basically notified family of those victims.
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We're not going to put out their identity right now.
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We will we will put that information out here in the days ahead.
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But but for now, we're not we're not putting that information out.
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We're trying to protect kind of what we have.
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There's more work to be done.
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And we want to make sure that we're preserving some of that for the moment.
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Yes, ma'am.
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I'm going to let Imam Taha answer that type of question.
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I don't know for sure.
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I don't know for sure.
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17 and 18.
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Yeah, I think it's 18.
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And then I need to correct that.
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I think I put out earlier it was 19.
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I believe it's 18.
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No.
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unknown at least one
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but unknown about the other one it just in general have also received different threats in your different crime,
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hate from around the country they are, however?
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Just in general?
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Well, I think it's fair to say that all religious facilities across this country,
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around the world, in today's world,
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are well aware of the risks that are associated.
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It's an unfortunate reality of the world we live in today,
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But I would say absolutely everybody feels that that that insecurity.
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Well, first, let me make sure I'm clear that there was no specific threat,
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especially no specific threat to the Islamic center.
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It was just general hate kind of speech that I think covered a wide gamut.
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I don't want to go into any of the specifics at this point.
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Again, we are still actively investigating this as we speak,
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but it was more generalized.
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In some form or capacity,
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he was associated with the school as a student.
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Exactly what that capacity is,
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we're not sure of just yet.
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So the question is, was there a specific threat to the high school?
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There was no specific threat to any facility or any place with what we knew.
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There was generalized hate rhetoric in speech.
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Mom believed that her son was suicidal,
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but the additional bits of information led us to believe
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that there was a bigger threat picture here that we needed to consider.
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One person that's suicidal is not going to take three weapons from a location.
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Those little bits of information were significant and important
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that triggered a much bigger threat assessment
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that began to bring additional investigators in to utilize the technology
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that we have available to try to get out in front of what we feared would be coming.
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But there was no specific threat to this center or any religious facility or any school or any mall in any way.
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I want to make sure that's clear.
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We don't get that wrong.
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We're still investigating, but yes,
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we do believe that's all associated with the larger picture of today's events.
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It's not they're not they're not separate.
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Let me sir.
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Go ahead.
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Yeah, so first of all,
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this is why we need the community.
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This is a partnership.
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Public safety is a shared responsibility.
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It is important.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will engage with an important current event while practicing their English speaking skills. The video discusses a serious situation regarding a shooting incident near a mosque in San Diego. By analyzing the transcript, students will improve their understanding of complex vocabulary and sentence structures, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively in both formal and informal contexts. This lesson is particularly suitable for those interested in developing their critical listening, comprehension, and speaking skills in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Security guard: A person employed to protect a property or ensure safety.
  • Minimize: To reduce something, in this context, to lessen the impact of a situation.
  • Speculate: To form a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
  • Heroic: Having the characteristics of a hero; brave and courageous.
  • Convey: To communicate or express something.
  • Investigation: The action of investigating; a systematic examination of evidence.
  • Victims: Those who suffer harm or loss from an event.
  • Threat: A statement that indicates an intention to cause harm.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this content, utilize a shadowing approach as you go through the video and transcript. First, listen to a short segment of the audio, focusing on the speaker's tone and pace. Since this video discusses a sensitive topic, pay close attention to how emotions are conveyed through speech. Here's how you can practice effectively:

  • Use a shadowing app or a shadowing site to listen to the transcript while following along. This will assist you in mimicking both pronunciation and intonation accurately.
  • Start by repeating phrases and sentences immediately after you hear them. This immediate response helps in solidifying your speaking skills.
  • Consider slowing down the audio if the pace feels too rapid. This allows you to grasp the context and meaning, enabling better imitation of the speech patterns.
  • Record yourself as you practice shadow speech. Listening to your recordings will help you identify areas for improvement, especially with pronunciation and rhythm.
  • Review the key vocabulary listed above frequently. Practice using these words in your own sentences, which will enhance your confidence in everyday conversations.

Incorporating these strategies into your English speaking practice will not only improve your fluency but also your comprehension of complex topics, preparing you for discussions on various subjects in the future.

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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