San Diego Mosque Security Guard Hailed As Hero After Death: 'Wanted To Defend The Innocent'

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• San Diego Mosque Security Guard Hailed As Hero After Death: 'Wanted To Defend The Innocent' Published By, Last Updated: May 19, 2026, 19:04 IST Authorities said Amin Abdullah's efforts saved lives after two teenage gunmen opened fire at a mosque in San Diego.
• Rapid Read San Diego Police officers block the access to the Islamic Center of San Diego following a shooting on Monday.
• (AFP) Chaotic scenes unfolded at a mosque in San Diego, California, after two teenage gunmen opened fire, killing three people.
• Among them was Amin Abdullah, a security guard and the father of eight, who is now being hailed as a hero for his courageous efforts to save lives.
• San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said the shooting occurred shortly before noon local time at the Islamic Centre in the Clairemont area, the largest mosque in San Diego County near the US-Mexico border.