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San Diego mosque shooting: Who were the victims?

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Islamic Center of San Diego *San Diego hate crime Scott Wahl San Diego Police Department

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May 20 Morning

1 articles|1 sources
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Al Jazeera15h ago

San Diego mosque shooting: Who were the victims?

Three victims, Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nader Awad, were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, May 18, 2026. Authorities stated that all three played a role in responding to the teenage attackers. Mansour Kaziha, 78, a longtime mosque employee and Syrian immigrant, had called the police before he was killed. Nader Awad, 57, who lived across the street and attended prayers daily, ran towards the building when he heard gunfire to help. Amin Abdullah, 51, a security guard, was identified as having a pivotal role in preventing the attack from being worse, with police chief Scott Wahl stating his actions were heroic and undoubtedly saved lives. The two teenage gunmen were later found dead of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, and the attack is being investigated as a hate crime.

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Key Claims

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Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nader Awad were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

— Authorities at the Islamic Center of San Diego

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Amin Abdullah was a security guard killed while trying to prevent attackers from entering the mosque.

— Friends and family

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Mansour Kaziha, 78, was a longtime employee of the mosque and originally from Syria.

— Ahmed Shabaik, chairman of the mosque’s board of directors

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Nader Awad, 57, lived across the street from the mosque and attended prayers daily.

— Taha Hassane, the mosque’s imam

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Police are investigating the attack as a hate crime.

— Police

May 19 Evening

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BBC News - WorldYesterday

What we know about the San Diego mosque attack suspects

Authorities are investigating a hate crime at the Islamic Center of San Diego involving two teenage suspects, aged 17 and 18. The suspects allegedly harbored a "broad hatred" of multiple religions and racial groups, as indicated by writings and ideologies found in their car. During searches of three residences, law enforcement seized over 30 firearms, a crossbow, ammunition, tactical gear, and mobile phones. One of the victims, Amin Abdullah, a father of eight and a long-time mosque worker, is being hailed as a hero for his actions during the attack, which authorities believe prevented further casualties. The other victims were identified as Awad and Kaziha, who had strong ties to the mosque community.

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Al JazeeraYesterday

Who was Amin Abdullah, the ‘hero’ guard killed in San Diego shooting?

Amin Abdullah, a security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego, has been identified as a "hero" after being killed during a shooting at the mosque complex on Monday. Abdullah, who had worked at the mosque for over a decade and was described as a father of eight, is credited by police with playing a pivotal role in preventing the attack from being worse and saving lives. Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the mosque, where children were attending a school, and later died by suicide a few blocks away. Authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime, citing evidence of "generalized hate rhetoric" from the suspects. The attack occurred around 11:43 am local time, and police responded within minutes.

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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

Teenagers behind mass shooting in San Diego rushed at mosque ‘fully armored’

Two teenage assailants, aged 17 and 18, attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, armed with handguns and rifles. A security guard, who was later killed, shot one of the attackers and alerted school administrators to initiate a lockdown before being fatally wounded. The shooters were found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds near the mosque. The FBI stated the teenagers were radicalized online and left behind a manifesto expressing broad hatred. Authorities are investigating how the firearms, registered to a parent, were obtained. The mother of one shooter had alerted police about her son's suicidal state shortly before the incident.

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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky’s Massie facing Trump’s fury – US politics live

Voters in six states are heading to the polls, with a particular focus on Kentucky where Representative Thomas Massie is facing opposition encouraged by former President Trump. This election is viewed as a test of Trump's influence within the Republican Party, as he has urged voters to reject Massie, one of the few senior Republicans who has defied him. Separately, police in California are investigating a shooting at a mosque complex as a hate crime after three people were killed by teenage gunmen. The victims were discovered on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and a center has been established to reunite families affected by the incident.

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Key Claims

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Two teenage assailants attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, armed with handguns and rifles.

— authorities

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A security guard sacrificed his life to save others during the attack, according to the imam.

— imam Taha Hassane

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Amin Abdullah is being hailed as a hero for stopping the mosque attack from being worse.

— Police (Wahl)

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The suspects are 17 and 18 years old.

— Police

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Authorities seized over 30 guns, a crossbow, ammunition, tactical gear, and mobile phones from residences associated with the suspects.

— Authorities

May 19 Morning

3 articles|2 sources
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Human Interest(3)
Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

Police were searching for teens behind San Diego mosque shooting before the bloodshed began

Police were searching for two teenagers, ages 17 and 18, before they opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three men. The search began after a mother reported her son was suicidal, had run away, and that weapons and her vehicle were missing. Two hours later, the shooting occurred at the mosque, which is the largest in San Diego. The suspects were found deceased a few blocks away after taking their own lives. Authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime due to evidence of "generalized hate rhetoric" found, though no specific threat was made against the center. One of the victims was a security guard whose actions are believed to have saved lives.

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Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

What to know about a deadly attack by teen gunmen on a San Diego mosque

Two teenage gunmen killed three men and then themselves in an attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. Police had been searching for one of the suspects, a runaway, after his mother reported him missing with weapons and a vehicle. The shooting is being investigated as a hate crime, with authorities finding evidence of "generalized hate rhetoric" from the suspects. The mosque's security guard is being remembered as a hero for his actions during the attack. No students were harmed.

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BBC News - WorldYesterday

Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque

Two teenage attackers fatally shot three men at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday morning before taking their own lives. Police discovered the victims outside the mosque and later found the suspects, aged 17 and 18, dead from self-inflicted wounds in a nearby vehicle. Investigators are treating the incident as a hate crime due to "hate rhetoric" found in writings by one of the suspects' mothers. Officials stated that a security guard at the mosque acted heroically, preventing the attack from being much worse and undoubtedly saving lives. The FBI is involved in the hate crime investigation.

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Key Claims

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Two teenage suspects opened fire at an Islamic center in San Diego, killing three men before taking their own lives.

— Authorities

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The killings are being investigated as a hate crime.

— Authorities

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The Islamic Center of San Diego is the largest mosque in San Diego County.

— Its website

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Three men were killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

— Police chief

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A shooting at a San Diego mosque on Monday killed three men.

— police chief

May 18 Evening

4 articles|4 sources
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Human Interest(2)
The Guardian - World News2d ago

Three people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego

Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which authorities are investigating as a hate crime. Two suspects, aged 17 and 19, died from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds, and a security guard was also fatally shot. The shooting occurred shortly before midday prayer at the center, the largest mosque in San Diego County. The FBI is seeking public information and has established a tip line. No children at the center's school were harmed. Local and state officials have condemned the violence and pledged support to the Muslim community, while law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles and New York have increased patrols at places of worship out of caution.

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Associated Press (AP)2d ago

San Diego police say they are responding to an active shooter at a local Islamic Center

San Diego police are responding to an active shooter incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Officer Anthony Carrasco stated that authorities believe people have been shot. The incident is occurring in a residential area approximately nine miles north of downtown San Diego. Aerial footage shows a significant police presence and street closures. Governor Gavin Newsom's office confirmed he was being briefed on the situation and expressed gratitude to first responders. The Islamic Center is described as the largest mosque in San Diego County and includes the Al Rashid School, offering various educational programs.

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Conflict(2)
South China Morning Post2d ago

3 killed in shooting at a San Diego mosque and 2 suspects are dead, police say

Three men were killed in a shooting outside the Islamic Centre of San Diego on Monday. Two teenage suspects are also dead, believed to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl stated that the case is being considered a hate crime. The shooting occurred just before noon, and all children attending the mosque's day school were accounted for and safe. The victims included a security guard.

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Al Jazeera2d ago

San Diego police say responding to an active shooter at Islamic Center

San Diego police are responding to an active shooter incident at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Authorities have deployed significant resources to the scene and are urging residents to avoid the area. While no official casualty reports have been released, an officer indicated belief that people have been shot. The situation is described as active but contained. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and the office of California Governor Gavin Newsom are monitoring the incident and coordinating with law enforcement. The mosque is located in a residential neighborhood approximately nine miles north of downtown San Diego.

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Key Claims

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Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

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No children at the center’s school were harmed.

— Authorities

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The FBI is looking for public information about the shooting.

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Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, killing three men outside the mosque.

— police

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The two suspects were found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

— police