‘He sacrificed his life’: security guard killed in San Diego mosque attack hailed as hero
Amin Abdullah, a security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego, was killed during a shooting that claimed three lives. His actions during the attack are credited with saving many others, as he engaged the shooters and initiated a lockdown protocol. The community mourns the loss of Abdullah and the other victims, recognizing their bravery and sacrifice.
- ▪Amin Abdullah was one of three victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
- ▪Police credited Abdullah's actions with saving lives by engaging the shooters and initiating a lockdown.
- ▪The two attackers, aged 17 and 18, were found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds nearby.
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Mourners react by the security office at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which was used by security guard Amin Abdullah who was fatally shot. Photograph: Mike Blake/ReutersView image in fullscreenMourners react by the security office at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which was used by security guard Amin Abdullah who was fatally shot. Photograph: Mike Blake/ReutersSan Diego mosque shooting‘He sacrificed his life’: security guard killed in San Diego mosque attack hailed as heroAmin Abdullah, 51, was one of the three victims of deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on MondayAnna BettsWed 20 May 2026 10.20 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 10.25 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA security guard who was killed during the shooting at a San Diego mosque on Monday is being…
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