Security guard hailed as hero for saving 140 children in San Diego mosque attack

A security guard named Amin Abdullah confronted two teenage gunmen during a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. His quick actions helped secure the complex and protected around 140 children at a nearby school.

Amin Abdullah, a security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego, faced down two teenage gunmen during the attack. Police said his intervention allowed the complex to be locked down rapidly.

This move kept about 140 children out of harm's way. The children were attending Bright Horizon Academy on the premises.

Authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime. The FBI is involved in the probe.

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