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Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack

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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