Community grieves 3 men killed while defending San Diego mosque
The San Diego community is mourning the loss of three men who were killed while protecting children during a shooting at the Islamic Center. The victims, Amin Abdullah, Nader Awad, and Mansour Kaziha, are being remembered as heroes for their bravery in confronting the attackers. Their actions likely prevented further casualties, and they are celebrated as beloved figures within the community.
- ▪Three men were killed while defending children during a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
- ▪The victims are identified as Amin Abdullah, Nader Awad, and Mansour Kaziha, who are regarded as heroes by the community.
- ▪Their actions delayed the shooters and likely saved many lives during the attack.
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People embrace outside of the Islamic Center of San Diego, the day after a shooting, Monday, May 18, in San Diego. AP-YonhapLOS ANGELES — The three people killed by two teen shooters at a San Diego mosque were beloved pillars of the community, and died while saving roughly 140 children who were in the building at the time of the attack, authorities said Tuesday.All three men were shot while trying to delay and distract the two gunmen who barged into the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said.The Imam of the Islamic Center of San Diego, Taha Hassane, identified the three victims as Amin Abdullah, 51, Nader Awad, 57, and Mansour Kaziha, 78, who was known as Abu Ezz.“We call them our brothers in the community.
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