The San Diego mosque shooting victims remembered as 'heroes' for protecting children
The victims were remembered for shielding about 100 children and staff as the FBI investigated two teenage suspects with a broad hatred of religious groups.
- On Monday, two teenage gunmen attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing security guard Amin Abdullah, handyman Mansour Kaziha, and Nadir Awad; their actions prevented the gunmen from reaching some hundred children and staff inside.
- According to Mohammed, who has overseen security at the mosque for 13 years, threats toward the mosque have increased since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, amid rising anti-Muslim rhetoric.
- Until recently, Abdullah, Kaziha, and Awad were best known for everyday interactions at the center; Kaziha had been a fixture since the 1980s, while Abdullah was known for his vigilance protecting the children.
- At a press conference on Tuesday, FBI special agent Mark Remily described the two suspects as teenagers sharing a "broad hatred" toward different races and religious groups, stating investigators are "thoroughly investigating this case."
- In response to Monday's shooting, Mohammed hopes for increased patrols and greater police presence at all houses of worship, saying "we don't want this to happen anywhere, to any community, any faith-based organizations.
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Attacks on places of worship in the past year have resulted in 11 deaths and dozens of injuries. Leaders have lobbied lawmakers for more protections, warning that the status quo will lead to more incidents, affecting their congregants’ sense of security. Amin Abdullah, 51, an armed security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego, was credited with putting his life on the line and protecting the Monday mosque shooting from becoming a high-casu…
Sons laud security guard dad in San Diego who saved children from mosque attackers
SAN DIEGO, May 21 - The sons of a security guard killed while protecting children at the Islamic Center of San Diego remembered their father as a hero who died as he lived - putting others first. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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