San Diego’s Muslim community picks up the pieces after mass shooting: ‘We’re just your neighbors’
Summary
A mass shooting took place at the Islamic Center of San Diego, where three people were killed, including a security guard who stopped the attackers. The community, including children and staff at the center's elementary school, followed lockdown protocols and survived the incident. The attack is being investigated as a hate crime.Key Facts
- The shooting happened at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which includes an elementary school and serves thousands of people from many nationalities.
- Three people died: Amin Abdullah, the security guard who protected the children, Mansour Kaziha who managed the mosque store, and Nader Awad who responded after hearing the shots.
- Amin Abdullah radioed for lockdown and returned fire, preventing the attackers from reaching about 140 children and 20 staff members.
- The children and staff followed safety drills by locking doors, turning off lights, and staying silent during the attack.
- The Islamic Center has a history of being welcoming to the community and running interfaith programs.
- The center has faced previous attacks, including a bomb incident in 1991 without injuries.
- Imam Taha Hassane, the mosque director, promotes building bridges of understanding between the Muslim community and others.
- The shooting is being treated as a hate crime by investigators.
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