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San Diego mosque attack tests a welcoming community's resolve and interfaith bonds
local4 days ago

San Diego mosque attack tests a welcoming community's resolve and interfaith bonds

Three people were killed in a mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, including security guard Amin Abdullah who sacrificed himself to shield students and staff as the center’s elementary school evacuated. The attack is being investigated as a hate crime amid a rise in anti-Muslim sentiment following the Gaza conflict. The ICSD has long prioritized openness and interfaith outreach, and authorities and community leaders called for stronger protection and funding for mosques. Vigils drew hundreds and a fundraiser has surpassed $3 million as the community supports victims and begins to rebuild, with the center resuming prayers and focusing on helping children move forward after the tragedy.

via The Guardian|
#hate-crime#interfaith#islamophobia
Online Radicalization Fuels San Diego Mosque Shooting That Left 3 Dead
local5 days ago

Online Radicalization Fuels San Diego Mosque Shooting That Left 3 Dead

Two teens who met online and were radicalized opened fire at a San Diego-area Islamic Center, killing three men (including a security guard) and then dying by suicide; a gardener was shot at but unharmed. Investigators say the attack was driven by hate and extremist beliefs, with a 75-page manifesto and a livestream circulated. Authorities have seized more than 30 guns and other weapons as they probe how the weapons were obtained, while the FBI and San Diego Police interview family and friends and pursue tips. Vigils were held and heightened security at houses of worship is planned as the investigation continues.

via cbs8.com|
#hate-crime#local#manifesto
San Diego shootings tied to hate manifesto calling for societal destruction
crime5 days ago

San Diego shootings tied to hate manifesto calling for societal destruction

Two teens opened fire at the San Diego Islamic Center, killing three before dying by suicide; investigators found a 75-page manifesto praising extremist ideologies and calling for the destruction of the political system and a race war, with anti-Muslim, antisemitic and other hateful content. The FBI is reviewing the writings and online activity to understand how they were radicalized, while authorities recovered more than 30 firearms at related locations.

via Los Angeles Times|
#crime#extremism#hate-crime
Online Radicalization Ties Teens to San Diego Mosque Attack, FBI Says
crime-and-public-safety6 days ago

Online Radicalization Ties Teens to San Diego Mosque Attack, FBI Says

Investigators say two teens, Cain Lee Clark (17) and Caleb Liam Vazquez (18), were radicalized online before killing three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego and then taking their own lives; a manifesto and writings found in their belongings indicate broad religious and racial animus. About 30 guns and a crossbow were recovered from the suspects’ homes, and a security guard who confronted them and two mosque members were killed; authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime. The victims—Mansour Kaziha, 78; Nader Awad, 57; and Amin Abdullah—were praised for their actions, and a vigil is planned as the community processes the tragedy.

via San Diego Union-Tribune|
#crime-and-public-safety#fbi#hate-crime
Five Dead After Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center, Investigation Underway
world7 days ago

Five Dead After Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center, Investigation Underway

Five people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont, including three victims and two suspects found in a nearby vehicle; a center security guard was among the deceased. Police are treating the incident as a hate crime. Investigators say a note and missing weapons and a camouflaged companion, reported by a suspect’s mother, helped spur inquiries. The FBI is seeking public tips, and officials have pledged increased protection for houses of worship while the investigation continues.

via BBC|
#hate-crime#mosque#police
Boulder firebombing case ends with life sentence
crime18 days ago

Boulder firebombing case ends with life sentence

Mohamed Soliman, 46, pleaded guilty to more than 100 State charges tied to a June 1 Boulder firebombing that killed 82-year-old Karen Diamond and injured others. Boulder District Judge Nancy Salomone imposed a mandatory life sentence without parole plus the maximum terms on dozens of crimes, to be served consecutively (life plus about 2,128 years). The U.S. DOJ is weighing the death penalty in a separate federal case, which Soliman said he would welcome. The attack occurred during a peaceful demonstration near the Boulder courthouse; victims’ statements highlighted it as an act of terror against a Jewish community. Soliman, Egyptian-born with an asylum claim pending, also has family in the U.S. whose immigration status is being addressed.

via Colorado Public Radio|
#boulder#crime#hate-crime
Boulder fatal firebomb attack: suspect pleads guilty to murder
crime19 days ago

Boulder fatal firebomb attack: suspect pleads guilty to murder

Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleaded guilty in Boulder County District Court to murder and related charges for a June firebomb attack on a pro-Israel demonstration that killed an 82-year-old woman and injured about a dozen others. He faces up to life in prison without parole in the state case. He has pleaded not guilty to federal hate-crime charges, with prosecutors weighing the death penalty in the federal matter. Investigators say he planned the attack for a year, yelled 'Free Palestine!' and threw Molotov cocktails at roughly 20 demonstrators, targeting people linked to Israel; the defense contends the motive was opposition to Zionism, which may not qualify as a federal hate crime.

via The Guardian|
#boulder#crime#firebomb
London car drives toward Jewish students; police seek witnesses
uk-news19 days ago

London car drives toward Jewish students; police seek witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses after a black car mounted the kerb and drove toward three visibly Jewish students waiting to cross in Finchley, northwest London, on 20 April around 15:40 BST. The Met says the incident is being treated as a religiously aggravated assault with no injuries reported; Hasmonean High School and CST are involved, and 100 extra officers have been deployed to protect London’s Jewish communities amid a rise in antisemitic hate crimes.

via BBC|
#antisemitism#hasmonean-high-school#hate-crime
TikTok speedrun disrupts Hollywood Scientology sites, drawing security and legal scrutiny
society26 days ago

TikTok speedrun disrupts Hollywood Scientology sites, drawing security and legal scrutiny

Teens using a viral ‘speed run’ format barged into two Hollywood Scientology buildings, racing through interiors and clashing with guards as cameras rolled, prompting enhanced security and LAPD inquiries into potential hate-crime activity; the church condemns the stunts as trespass and harassment, while critics view them as activism to pressure for transparency, amid broader concerns about safety and legality at religious centers.

via Los Angeles Times|
#hate-crime#hollywood#scientology