Three men were killed during an attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego, which also houses a primary school, when two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday. The victims have been identified as Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nadir Awad.
Key Takeaways
Three men were killed during an attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego by two teenage gunmen who were later found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The victims, Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nadir Awad, are being hailed as heroes for their efforts to protect others during the shooting.
- Three men killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego
- Two teenage attackers found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds
- Victims credited with protecting 140 children inside a school at the mosque complex
- Attack being investigated as a hate crime, motivated by broad hatred and radicalization online
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 7 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attackers' Motivation | 1 Difference | BBC and NPR report motivation as broad hatred; Al Jazeera says no direct threat found. | ▼ |
| Victims' Actions | Broad Agreement | Abdullah engaged gunmen; Kaziha called police; Awad diverted attackers. | |
| Attack Classification | Broad Agreement | Investigated as a hate crime. |
Attackers' Motivation
▼BBC and NPR report motivation as broad hatred; Al Jazeera says no direct threat found.
Victims' Actions
Broad AgreementAbdullah engaged gunmen; Kaziha called police; Awad diverted attackers.
Attack Classification
Broad AgreementInvestigated as a hate crime.
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The attackers, aged 17 and 18, were later found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds in a vehicle nearby. Police Chief Scott Wahl said the suspects had used general "hate rhetoric" but did not uncover any direct threat against the mosque before the attack (Al Jazeera).
Abdullah, a security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego, was killed while trying to prevent the attackers from entering the mosque complex. Kaziha and Awad were also killed after rushing towards the building when they heard gunfire. The three men's actions are credited with protecting 140 children inside a school at the address (Al Jazeera).
The attack is being investigated as a hate crime, motivated by "broad hatred" and radicalization online. Investigators found writings belonging to the pair that contained Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, and misogynistic content (BBC). The FBI also recovered 30 guns and a crossbow from three area residences associated with the teens.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said the attack is "being fully investigated as a white-supremacist hate crime" (BBC). Community members have expressed grief, anger, and frustration over anti-Muslim sentiment that has been embraced by some of the highest-ranking elected officials in the country. The Islamic Center of San Diego serves a significant portion of the Muslim community in San Diego, which makes up less than 1% of the population in the metro area (BBC).
The mosque and its congregants have been targeted with threats and hate in the past. After the Christchurch attacks in New Zealand, security was increased at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and guards were armed.
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