Community grieves the 3 men killed while defending San Diego mosque
The community is mourning the loss of three men who were killed while defending a mosque in San Diego. The victims, Amin Abdullah, Nadir Awad, and Mansour Kaziha, died while trying to protect approximately 140 children during a shooting incident. Their actions are being honored as heroic, and they are remembered as beloved figures within the community.
- ▪The three men were shot while attempting to distract two teen shooters at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
- ▪Authorities stated that their actions likely prevented further fatalities during the attack.
- ▪The victims were recognized as pillars of the community and are being referred to as martyrs and heroes.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onCommunity grieves the 3 men killed while defending San Diego mosqueAuthorities say the three people killed by two teen shooters at a San Diego mosque died while saving roughly 140 children who were in the building at the time of the attackByJAIMIE DING Associated Press, TY ONEIL Associated Press, and SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 1:35 PM1:28This undated photo provided by Yasser Kaziha shows his father, Mansour Kaziha, right, who died in the Monday, May 18, 2026 shooting at a San Diego mosque, and his mother, Sabah Kaziha.
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