‘He sacrificed his life’: security guard killed in San Diego mosque attack hailed as hero
Summary
A security guard died while protecting the Islamic Center of San Diego during a shooting by two teenagers that killed three men. Police said the guard's actions delayed the attackers, likely saving many lives, and the attack is being investigated as a hate crime.Key Facts
- Two teenagers aged 17 and 18 opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three men.
- The security guard, Amin Abdullah, 51, engaged the attackers and activated the lockdown to protect others.
- The other two victims were Mansour Kaziha, 78, a mosque elder and founding member, and Nadir Awad, 57, a neighbor.
- The attackers died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds shortly after fleeing the mosque.
- Police said the guard's and victims' actions distracted the shooters and prevented more deaths.
- The FBI is investigating the attack as a hate crime and said the attackers may have been radicalized online.
- The mosque director described the three victims as heroes who sacrificed their lives.
- Abdullah’s family remembered him as a loving protector and advocate for safety in the community.
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