New details emerge from the Islamic Center of San Diego after two shooters opened fire Monday afternoon…
The deceased include a dedicated mosque security guard who directly engaged the shooters in the parking lot…
Police Chief Scott Wahl confirms the guard’s rapid intervention allowed school administrators to lock down the children’s wing…
The gunmen—aged 17 and 19—fled the perimeter and turned their weapons on themselves inside a vehicle blocks away…
The FBI is processing a treasure trove of anti-Islamic propaganda recovered from the suspects’ getaway car…
Security guard killed in San Diego Islamic Center shooting remembered as a hero
A security guard who was killed Monday in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego has been hailed as a hero for his courage during the attack. Three men were killed, including the security guard, but police said the tragedy, which is being investigated as a hate crime, could have been much worse without his intervention.
None of the victims have been identified, nor have either of the two suspected gunmen, who were found dead inside a vehicle near the Islamic Center after the shooting. People who knew the security guard have spoken out about his life, describing him as a father of eight and remembering him for his kindness and valor.
“Because of his heroism and his courage, his bravery, and the love for his community and his faith, he saved a lot of lives,” said Mayte Gutierrez, a former employee of the Islamic Center’s school, which is attached to the mosque. Gutierrez told “CBS Mornings” on Tuesday that she knew the security guard well.
Identified by friends as Amin Abdullah; worked at the complex for decades defending the space.