Gunman Kills Three at San Diego Mosque; Guard Hailed as Hero

Summary

Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, including security guard Amin Abdullah, who is being hailed as a hero for his actions during the attack; two teenage suspects later killed themselves.

How coverage differs

Left outlets emphasize the suspects' “broad hatred” and the guard's heroism, while right outlets focus on victim identities and the guard's million-dollar fundraiser.

• Left: Heroic Muslim guard dies protecting others from hateful attackers Left-leaning outlets emphasize the 'broad hatred' expressed by the two teenage suspects, who met online and apparently posted video of the attack, highlighting the heroism of security guard Amin Abdullah during the tragic shooting.
• Center: Father-of-eight security guard hailed as hero in mosque attack Center outlets factually report on the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, noting that security guard Amin Abdullah, a father-of-eight, was killed and is being hailed as a hero for his actions.
• Right: Community mourns heroes, rallies support after tragic mosque shooting Right-leaning outlets focus on the identities of the victims killed in the San Diego mosque shooting, emphasizing the outpouring of support for hero security guard Amin Abdullah, whose fundraiser quickly topped $1 million.

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