‘Heroic’ security guard killed protecting children and staff in San Diego mosque shooting
More than $1.4 million has been raised for the family of Amin Abdullah, the security guard fatally shot Monday at a San Diego mosque while protecting the lives of more than a dozen children and staff at a school inside.
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- Primary source: NBC News
- Published: May 19, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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