Nadir Awad

Nadir Awad was one of three men killed during a shooting incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego on a Monday. The attackers, two teenagers aged 17 and 18, opened fire at the mosque. The security guard at the mosque is being hailed as a hero for his actions, which police stated "undoubtedly" saved lives. The two perpetrators were later found deceased several blocks away, having apparently died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The incident has prompted discussions and calls for activism within the Muslim American community, as highlighted by events like the annual ICNA conference where speakers encouraged engagement. Awad's death, alongside the other victims, underscores the tragic impact of such violence on the community.