The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today offered condolences to the loved ones of the victims of a deadly shooting at an Austin bar early this morning.
In a statement, CAIR-Texas said:
“CAIR-Texas and the Austin Muslim community extend our condolences to the families of the victims killed in this horrific mass shooting in our city and pray that God grants a full recovery to those injured.
“CAIR-Texas unequivocally condemns this act of violence and all acts of unjust violence anywhere in our country and around the world, regardless of the perpetrator or the motivation. We also reject any efforts to ascribe collective blame or punishment to entire communities or faiths based on the actions of individual criminals. While a single person carried out this heinous attack last night, hundreds of thousands of Texas Muslims finished their night prayers and headed to their homes while calling on God for global peace and justice.
“We encourage elected officials, law enforcement, faith leaders, and community members to come together to support the families of the victims and reaffirm our shared commitment to public safety.
“In this time of mourning, our communities must unite in compassion and resilience, standing together for justice, understanding, and peace.”
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: Shaimaa Zayan, CAIR-Austin Operations Manager, szayan@cair.com, 512-785-7105; Mustafaa Carroll, CAIR-DFW Executive Director, mcarroll@cair.com, 469-531-3844; Sameeha Rizvi, CAIR Austin Civic Engagement Organizer, srizvi@cair.com, 512-893-1371