Three adults affiliated with the Islamic Center of San Diego were killed during Monday's shooting at the mosque complex, according to police reports. A nine-year-old boy, Odai Shanah, recounted witnessing the attack and hiding in a closet with his classmates as gunshots rang out.
Key Takeaways
A deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left three adults dead and two teenage attackers deceased after taking their own lives. A nine-year-old boy recounted hiding in a closet with classmates during the attack, which is being investigated as a hate crime. The mosque's security guard was credited with preventing greater bloodshed.
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victims | Broad Agreement | Three adults killed at mosque; two attackers dead after taking own lives | |
| Investigation Status | Broad Agreement | Investigated as a hate crime by San Diego police chief Scott Wahl | |
| Security Guard's Role | Broad Agreement | Security guard Amin Abdullah prevented greater bloodshed by returning fire and keeping gunmen from … |
Victims
Broad AgreementThree adults killed at mosque; two attackers dead after taking own lives
Investigation Status
Broad AgreementInvestigated as a hate crime by San Diego police chief Scott Wahl
Security Guard's Role
Broad AgreementSecurity guard Amin Abdullah prevented greater bloodshed by returning fire and keeping gunmen from reaching children inside the school.
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The incident is being investigated as a hate crime by San Diego police chief Scott Wahl. The two attackers, aged 17 and 18, died after taking their own lives several blocks away from the mosque. The security guard, Amin Abdullah, was credited with preventing greater bloodshed by returning fire and keeping the gunmen from reaching approximately 140 children and 20 staff members inside the school.
Teacher's assistant Iman Khatib described locking her classroom door and hiding under a desk with her co-worker as shots were fired. The preschool classrooms nearby followed similar protocols, with three- and four-year-olds staying completely silent and hiding in corners during drills. Outside, the first-grade class was at recess when the first shot rang out.
During the evacuation, staff and students passed by Abdullah's body lying on the ground in front of the mosque. Also killed were Mansour Kaziha, the manager of the mosque store, and Nader Awad, who ran over from across the street to help but was also killed. The attack is being investigated as a hate crime.
The Islamic Center of San Diego is the largest mosque in San Diego county, serving a congregation that spans thousands and more than a dozen nationalities. It runs an elementary school from preschool to third grade and has spent the last two decades building one of the most extensive interfaith networks of any Muslim institution in the country.
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