Arrest Made in Stabbing of New Jersey Imam During Prayer Service
TL;DR
An imam was stabbed during early morning prayers at a mosque in Paterson, New Jersey, by a man who was subdued by worshipers. The attacker, Serif Zorba, was arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder and weapons-related charges. The imam sustained nonfatal stab wounds and was transported to a hospital. The motive behind the attack is unknown, and the attacker was not an active member of the mosque. The city will increase police presence at mosques in response to the attack.
- Imam Is Stabbed While Leading Prayers at New Jersey Mosque The New York Times
- 32-year-old man arrested in stabbing of imam at Paterson mosque CBS New York
- New Jersey imam in stable condition after being stabbed during morning prayer service, local officials say CNN
- Suspect named in stabbing attack on imam during prayers at South Paterson Omar Mosque NorthJersey.com
- Imam stabbed during prayer session at Paterson mosque Eyewitness News ABC7NY
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