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The imam shot this Wednesday morning in front of his mosque in the city of Newark (New Jersey) died at the hospital due to the severity of his injuries, authorities said.
The magnet, identified as Hassan Sharifwas shot at around 6am (local time) outside the Masjid Muhammad-Newark Mosquewhere he was a prayer leader, and died about eight hours later.
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Authorities are investigating the incident, but the New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkintold NBC that at the moment “There is no information to suggest that the crime was motivated by prejudice.”.
Platkin acknowledged that the crimes of “prejudices against members of the Muslim community are increasing”and considered that this case“fear will increase” in the state, so he committed to “bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice”.
The governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphyalso said on social mediamotivations”Of the crime and repeated that the“Muslim community is worried“through violence”because of prejudices”.
“I want to assure the Muslim community and people of all faiths that we will do everything we can to keep all residents safe, especially in and around temples.“, he said.
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations section on New Jerseythe country’s largest Muslim civil rights organization, expressed concern this morning.
“We are deeply concerned about the incident and pray for the imam’s speedy recovery. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to immediately contact local police“, he indicated in a statement.
Sharif, who was a security officer at the Newark Airport Since 2006, he received a single gunshot that injured him in the abdomen and right arm, the Police told the media.
Source: Elcomercio
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