Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as hero
Amin Abdullah, the security guard at a San Diego mosque, was killed while confronting two gunmen. He engaged the attackers in a shootout, which ultimately led to his death. Abdullah is being hailed as a hero for his bravery in protecting the mosque and its community.
- ▪Amin Abdullah was the security guard at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.
- ▪He opened fire on two gunmen before being fatally shot.
- ▪The incident occurred in the parking lot of the mosque.
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Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as heroThe security guard of the San Diego mosque, identified as Amin Abdullah, opened fire on the two gunmen before being fatally shot in the parking lot. Follow us on GoogleA police officer stands outside the Islamic Centre of San Diego the morning following a shooting, in San Diego, California, US, May 19, 2026.(photo credit: MIKE BLAKE/REUTERS)
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