A security guard, Amin Abdullah, is being praised for actions during a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, in which three men are killed. Police say two teenage attackers—aged 17 and 18—open fire at the mosque. Officials report the attackers are found dead several blocks away from the scene, with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
Across multiple outlets, Abdullah’s conduct during the attack is described by police as helping prevent the situation from becoming “much worse,” with officials saying his actions “undoubtedly” saved lives. Abdullah is named as one of the three victims killed at the Islamic Center, alongside two other men, including a worker identified in some reporting as Abu El Ezz.
Tributes from community members and reporting highlight Abdullah as a father and longtime security staff member, while outlets also describe mourning at the Islamic Center as it marks the deaths of the three victims. The reports agree that the attackers die shortly after the shooting and that Abdullah is remembered for confronting the threat and protecting worshippers.
