Imam stabbed during prayers at New Jersey mosque, suspect subdued by worshippers.
TL;DR
An imam was stabbed in front of his congregation at a mosque in Paterson, New Jersey, during the first prayer of the day. The suspect, Serif Zorba, was arrested after members of the congregation subdued him. The imam was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment and is in stable condition. Zorba has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. The incident occurred during the holy month of Ramadan.
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