The Tragic End Of New Jersey Muslim Leader Shot Outside Mosque
Afimag.com –
The Imam of a mosque in Newark, New Jersey of United States of America, was shot and killed by g!un runners whose identities have remained unknown.
The religious leader was attacked outside Masjid-Muhammad-Newark, where Imam Sharif was found with several gu!nshot injuries.
According to the New Jersey Attorney General, the state has accommodated about 300,000 Muslim Americans.
Even, as he was taken to the hospital in a hurry, the Iman was humbled to death by the injuries.
During a news conference, authorities stated that they do not believe the motive behind the killing was related to domestic terrorism or bias.
Governor Phil Murphy issued a statement assuring residents, especially those of the Muslim faith, that every effort would be made to ensure their safety, particularly in and around places of worship.
Phil Murphy appealed to the general public not to be economical with intelligence that could lead to arrest of the perpetrator.
He assured the residents and Muslim world that the suspects who brought Imam Sharif to tragic death will not go unpunished.