Who was Amin Abdullah, the ‘hero’ guard killed in San Diego shooting?
Summary
A security guard named Amin Abdullah was killed while trying to stop two teenage attackers from entering a mosque in San Diego, California. The attack, believed to be a hate crime, left three people dead and the two attackers later killed themselves.Key Facts
- Amin Abdullah was a security guard at the Islamic Center in San Diego and worked there for more than ten years.
- He died trying to prevent attackers from entering the mosque where children were present.
- Two teenage attackers opened fire and killed three people including Abdullah.
- Police arrived within four minutes after reports of the shooting at around 11:43 a.m. local time.
- The attackers committed suicide a few blocks away from the mosque.
- Police say the incident involved hate speech, but they are still investigating the details.
- One attacker was being searched for by police beforehand because his mother reported him missing and concerned about his mental health.
- Community members and leaders have honored Abdullah as a hero who saved lives.
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