Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmin Abdullah, a 51-year-old security guard, was killed while protecting children from armed attackers at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Abdullah confronted two gunmen and managed to radio a warning that initiated a lockdown, saving approximately 140 children inside the mosque school. His sons expressed immense pride in their father's heroic actions, stating that his final act was consistent with his lifelong dedication to protecting others. Two other beloved community members, Mansour Kaziha, 78, and Nadir Awad, 57, also died in the attack, which authorities are investigating as a hate crime. Abdullah's family and friends remember him as a gentle, selfless man who dedicated his life to serving and protecting his community. In fullHeartbroken sons remember mosque security guard father who died protecting 140 children from racist gunmenThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Slain San Diego mosque hero remembered as a protector till the end
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmin Abdullah, a 51-year-old security guard, was killed while protecting children from armed attackers at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Abdullah confronted two gunmen and managed to radio a warning that initiated a lockdown, saving approximately 140 children inside the mosque school. His sons expressed immense pride in their father's heroic actions, stating that his final act was consistent with his lifelong dedication to protecting others. Two other beloved community members, Mansour Kaziha, 78, and Nadir Awad, 57, also died in the attack, which authorities are investigating as a hate crime. Abdullah's family and friends remember him as a gentle, selfless man who dedicated his life to serving and protecting his community. In fullHeartbroken sons remember mosque security guard father who died protecting 140 children from racist gunmenThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
