Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Over 2,000 people gathered in San Diego to mourn three men—security guard Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nadir Awad—who were killed while trying to stop a shooting attack at the city's largest mosque.
- The victims are being remembered as heroes for delaying the teenage assailants, allowing children and staff to hide during the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which also houses a primary school.
- The shooting, considered a potential hate crime, occurred on Monday and is under investigation; the assailants later died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
- The mosque’s imam emphasized community resilience, noting attendees had come from across the U.S. to show support, while mourners expressed deep sorrow amid rising Islamophobia.
- The security guard’s family expressed pride in his bravery, highlighting his efforts to protect innocent people during the attack as a source of strength.