NewsTimes of San DiegoSeptember 1, 2026San Diego
Parents of Caleb Vazquez sue Park Mental Health over facility departure before shooting
The parents of Caleb Vazquez have filed a lawsuit alleging that Park Mental Health in Normal Heights failed to monitor their son, who went missing from the facility the night before an attack at the Islamic Center. The legal action claims the facility's failure to ensure patient safety led to the subsequent incident.
Read the full story at Times of San DiegoWhy It Matters
The lawsuit raises questions regarding the liability and safety protocols of mental health treatment facilities when patients leave their care.
Key Facts
- A lawsuit has been filed by the parents of Caleb Vazquez against Park Mental Health.
- The facility is located on University Avenue in Normal Heights.
- Caleb Vazquez went missing from the facility the night before the shooting at the Islamic Center.
- The lawsuit alleges that the facility failed to monitor the patient, impacting his safety and the safety of others.
Who's Mentioned
personLilliana Vazquez“Mother of Caleb Vazquez and plaintiff”organizationTimes of San Diego“The news outlet that obtained the lawsuit.”organizationSan Diego Police Department“Law enforcement agency investigating the shooting”personCain Clark“Alleged co-shooter”locationIslamic Center“The site of the shooting incident.”organizationPark Mental Health“Residential mental health facility named in lawsuit”personCaleb Vazquez“Alleged shooter and patient at Park Mental Health”locationSan Diego Islamic Center“Site of the shooting”personMarco Vazquez“Father of Caleb Vazquez and plaintiff”personEnrique Camarena“Judge who dismissed the gun violence restraining order”locationNormal Heights“The neighborhood where the facility is located.”organizationHigh Tech High“School attended by Caleb Vazquez”