The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate a possible bias motive for a shooting targeting an Oregon mosque.
The Islamic Community Center of Hillsboro reported that the shooting took place outside the mosque on Saturday, the second day of the Eid Al-Fitr holiday marking the end of Ramadan. A bullet reportedly went through the west side of the building and struck an interior column. No one was injured in the shooting.
In a statement, CAIR said:
“We are relieved that no one was harmed in this disturbing incident, which occurred during a time of celebration and spiritual reflection for Muslim communities. Given the timing of the attack during Eid and the ongoing rise in anti-Muslim incidents nationwide, it is imperative that law enforcement authorities thoroughly investigate whether bias was a motivating factor.
“All communities deserve to feel safe at their houses of worship. We urge local, state, and federal officials to take this incident seriously, increase security measures as needed, and ensure that those responsible are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
Last week, CAIR’s Northern Ohio chapter welcomed the arrest of a man who allegedly plotted a mass shooting at an Ohio mosque.
CAIR’s Pittsburgh chapter also welcomed the arrest of an individual accused of making threats against the Islamic Center of Western Pennsylvania (ICWP) and is calling for continued vigilance to protect Muslim communities.
Earlier this month, CAIR’s Arizona chapter welcomed an arrest for a reported attack targeting children at a mosque in north Phoenix.
Earlier today, CAIR’s New York chapter asked for the public’s assistance with information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man who reportedly attacked a woman on a subway platform while making “anti-Islamic” statements.
CAIR recommended that community leaders utilize the information offered in CAIR’s “Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety,” a booklet that offers advice on how to help keep religious facilities safe. The advice in the booklet is applicable to houses of worship of all faiths.
According to CAIR’s most recent civil rights report, complaints of anti-Muslim bias and discrimination have continued to rise nationwide, reflecting an ongoing pattern of Islamophobia impacting communities across the country.
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CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com