Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack
Summary
More than 2,000 people gathered in San Diego to mourn three men killed while stopping a shooting at the city’s largest mosque. The victims included a security guard and two men who rushed to help during the attack on Monday.Key Facts
- The shooting occurred at the Islamic Center of San Diego during school hours on Monday.
- The three victims were Amin Abdullah (security guard, 51), Mansour Kaziha (handyman/cook, 78), and Nader Awad (57).
- Amin Abdullah engaged the attackers, used his radio to order a lockdown, helping protect children and staff.
- Awad and Kaziha ran to help after hearing gunfire and were also killed.
- Police consider the attack a hate crime and said the victims’ actions likely prevented more deaths.
- The two teenage suspects died by suicide after fleeing the scene.
- People attended the funeral prayer from across the U.S., including police officers and community members.
- The victims are regarded as heroes for their actions during the attack.
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