security guard

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They were briefly repelled by a security guard, who along with two other victims in the parking lot, alerted people at the center and police to the attack, saving lives.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

A mosque security guard is being remembered for courageous actions that authorities say saved lives in the attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego that left three people dead.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

San Diego Police Department Chief Scott Wahl said the suspects ran past the security guard, identified as Amin Abdullah, at about 11:40 on Monday morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Abdullah was a security guard at the mosque and a father of eight.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Then someone starts talking on the walkie, and the security guard lifts it closer to his ear.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks