Fundraiser for hero security guard killed in San Diego mosque shooting tops $1M in less than 24 hours
A fundraiser for Amin Abdullah, a security guard killed in a shooting at a San Diego mosque, has raised nearly $2 million in less than 24 hours. Abdullah was hailed as a hero for his actions during the attack, which prevented further casualties. The funds will support his family, covering funeral costs and ongoing household needs.
- ▪The LaunchGood fundraiser for Amin Abdullah aims to raise $2.2 million for his family.
- ▪Amin Abdullah was a father of eight and was shot while protecting the Islamic Center of San Diego.
- ▪Two other individuals were also killed in the shooting, which involved two alleged teen shooters.
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Metro Fundraiser for hero security guard killed in San Diego mosque shooting tops $1M in less than 24 hours By Zain Khan Published May 19, 2026, 3:07 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A LaunchGood fundraiser for the security guard hailed as a hero for protecting a San Diego Islamic Center, after two alleged teen shooters opened fire near an elementary school, has raised nearly $2 million in under 24 hours. Amin Abdullah, a Muslim security guard at the mosque, was shot and killed Monday during the mass shooting. “Amin was the security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Police say his actions kept Monday’s attack from being far worse.
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