Three victims identified in San Diego mosque attack: What to know |
Three victims identified in San Diego mosque attack: What to know
One of the victims, Amin Abdullah, was a security guard at the center who "played a pivotal role in preventing this from being much worse," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said.
Rosaleen Carroll
May 19, 2026
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl speaks at a press conference following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Southern California, on May 18, 2026. — Zoë Meyers / AFP via Getty Images
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The three people killed Monday outside the Islamic Center of San Diego have been identified after two teenage gunmen opened fire in an attack authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime.
What happened: Authorities responded to reports of an active shooter at the Islamic Center at 11:43 a.m. local time Monday, according to San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl.........