Security guard murdered after two gunmen open fire in San Diego Islamic center, with both shooters shot dead by cops

and prayer rooms. Every child led out with hands shaking and eyes wide became a fragile miracle, every delay another stab of dread for those still waiting.

By midday, the chaos gave way to a heavy, stunned quiet. Grief gathered around the body of the fallen guard, hailed as the one who absorbed the first wave of violence so others could escape. Inside continue reading …