San Diego’s Muslim community picks up the pieces after mass shooting: ‘We’re just your neighbors’
The Islamic Center of San Diego is recovering after a tragic mass shooting that left several community members dead. The center, known for its welcoming nature, is now focused on supporting its congregants and fostering community ties. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by the Muslim community in the area.
- ▪The shooting occurred during a school day at the Islamic Center of San Diego, resulting in multiple fatalities.
- ▪Security guard Amin Abdullah was killed while protecting children and staff during the attack.
- ▪The Islamic Center has a long history of being a welcoming institution and has faced anti-Muslim backlash in the past.
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Mourners embrace one another near the Islamic Center of San Diego on 19 May 2026, a day after the deadly shooting. Photograph: Nelvin C Cepeda/San Diego U-T/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenMourners embrace one another near the Islamic Center of San Diego on 19 May 2026, a day after the deadly shooting. Photograph: Nelvin C Cepeda/San Diego U-T/Zuma Press Wire/ShutterstockBuilding powerSan Diego mosque shootingSan Diego’s Muslim community picks up the pieces after mass shooting: ‘We’re just your neighbors’The Islamic Center of San Diego, rocked by tragedy, opens its doors again to support its congregants and welcome outsidersBuilding power is supported byAbout this contentJennifer ChowdhuryFri 22 May 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 08.01 EDTSharePrefer…
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