The parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers identified in connection with a shooting at a San Diego mosque, have publicly stated that a mental health facility failed to intervene despite prior warnings from federal law enforcement. According to the family, the FBI reached out to them in the days leading up to the incident to express concern regarding the teenager's online behavior and comments.

The family contends that they sought professional help for their son at a mental health facility following the FBI's outreach, but they allege that the facility did not take the necessary steps to prevent the subsequent violence. The shooting, which involved two minors, has sparked a broader conversation regarding the intersection of mental health intervention, law enforcement monitoring of online radicalization, and parental responsibility in preventing acts of violence.

While the FBI has confirmed that they were monitoring the situation, the specific details regarding the nature of the warnings and the communication between the agency, the parents, and the mental health facility remain under investigation. The incident has raised questions about the threshold for involuntary commitment and the efficacy of current systems in place to flag individuals who exhibit signs of potential violence before they act. As of now, the mental health facility has not issued a detailed public response to the specific allegations made by the parents, and legal proceedings regarding the teenagers involved are ongoing.