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Hero Security Guard Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting, Praises for His Bravery Emerge

A security guard at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, has been hailed as a hero after he was killed while trying to prevent suspected shooters from entering the mosque complex in an attack. He was identified as Amin Abdullah.

Hero Security Guard Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting, Praises for His Bravery Emerge
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A security guard at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, has been hailed as a hero after he was killed while trying to prevent suspected shooters from entering the mosque complex in an attack on the center. The guard, identified as Amin Abdullah, was reportedly armed with pepper spray and managed to hold off one of the suspects before being fatally shot. Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the attack, which also injured several others. The incident has left the community in shock and led to a manhunt for the suspected shooters.

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