Father-of-8 security guard hailed as hero in San Diego mosque shooting
Amin Abdullah, one of three men killed in the attack, is said to have saved lives in the shooting.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
""It's fair to say his actions were heroic; undoubtedly, he saved lives today.""
— Scott Wahl , Other
""He wanted to defend the innocent so he decided to become a security guard.""
— Shaykh Uthman Ibn Farooq , Academic
""It didn't matter who walked up... [Abdullah] would greet them, make sure they are OK.""
— Sam Hamideh , Activist
Key People
Security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego who engaged the attackers.
A friend who knew Amin Abdullah and spoke about his kindness.
Scott Wahl is the police chief of San Diego.
A friend of the family who discussed Amin Abdullah's commitment to defense.
Spokeswoman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations-San Diego (CAIR-SD).
Locations
All Coverage
Amin Abdullah, one of three men killed in the attack, is said to have saved lives in the shooting.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
US immigration chiefs defend shooting of New York man, attack 'sanctuary' policies - Reuters
US immigration chiefs defend shooting of New York man, attack 'sanctuary' policies Reuters
October 9, 2026 at 06:42 PMBombs preventing rescue of kidnapped youths, Nigerian police say
The father of one of the 19 young abductees tells the BBC he hasn't eaten in three days out of worry.
October 5, 2026 at 12:59 PMFBI arrests man for plotting mass shooting at Mall of America - Reuters
FBI arrests man for plotting mass shooting at Mall of America Reuters
October 7, 2026 at 09:59 PMSeveral wounded in Riyadh airport attack, operations suspended, Saudi aviation authority says - Reuters
Several wounded in Riyadh airport attack, operations suspended, Saudi aviation authority says Reuters
October 10, 2026 at 05:22 PMICE agent shoots man in New York City
The mayor of New York expressed outrage at the shooting which the Department of Homeland Security said happened during the arrest of a "criminal illegal alien".
October 9, 2026 at 04:26 AMTrump orders firing squad for gunman who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas - Reuters
Trump orders firing squad for gunman who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas Reuters
October 6, 2026 at 04:33 AM