I knew Amin Abdullah, the hero of the San Diego mosque shooting
Amin Abdullah, a security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego, was killed while trying to protect others during a shooting incident. His actions have been described as heroic, likely saving many lives, including those of children. The author reflects on their personal connection with Amin and his dedication to serving the community.
- ▪Amin Abdullah died while shielding others from gunfire during a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
- ▪San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl praised his actions as heroic, stating he undoubtedly saved lives.
- ▪The author shares a personal story about their last encounter with Amin on the day of their father's funeral.
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ESSAYFeatures|Gun ViolenceI knew Amin Abdullah, the hero of the San Diego mosque shootingIt doesn’t surprise me at all that he gave his life shielding others from gunfire. He was a true American Muslim.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoTogether with Amin Abdullah at the Islamic Center of San Diego in December last year [Courtesy of Kashif-ul-Huda]By Kashif-ul-HudaPublished On 19 May 202619 May 2026On the morning of May 18, as two teenage gunmen attempted to storm the Islamic Center of San Diego, one man stood between them and mayhem.Amin Abdullah, one of the three people who died from the attackers’ bullets, was a security guard at San Diego County’s largest mosque.
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