San Diego Islamic Center shooting victims identified as security guard is hailed a hero

Updated on: May 19, 2026 / 8:12 PM EDT / CBS News

San Diego Islamic Center shooting victims identified as security guard is hailed a hero

TL;DR

  • Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
  • Security guard Amin Abdullah is being praised as a hero for engaging the shooters and saving lives.
  • The other victims were identified as Mansour Kaziha and Nader Awad.
  • Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime, citing a manifesto found with anti-Islamic and antisemitic content.
  • The two teenage suspects were found deceased in a vehicle nearby.
  • Abdullah's actions delayed the suspects, preventing them from accessing an area with approximately 140 children.
  • Kaziha and Awad also attempted to intervene and died trying to protect the community.
  • The FBI seized multiple firearms and tactical gear from the suspects' residences.