Amin Abdullah, also known by his birth name Brian Climax, was killed on May 18, 2026, while working as a security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Born in San Diego and a convert to Islam in his late teens, he was a father of eight. Reports say Abdullah engaged two teenage shooters outside the mosque and adjoining school complex, used his radio to warn teachers to lock classrooms, and exchanged gunfire in the parking lot before being fatally wounded.

Two other men, Mansour Kaziha and Nadir Awad, were also killed after trying to draw the attackers away from the building. The two assailants, aged 17 and 18, fled by car and were found several blocks away with self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Anti-Islamic writings found with the suspects have led investigators to treat the attack as a possible hate crime. The community mounted a large response in support of the victims families.

If anyone knew Amin Abdullah or witnessed the events that day, please share any information that could help complete the picture of what happened.