The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) today welcomed the indictment of a man who reportedly fired a paint and pellet gun at worshipers at a Phoenix mosque.
A grand jury indicted 30-year-old Michael Abel Dominguez on nine charges, including six counts of aggravated assault in connection with a March 7 incident at the Islamic Center of North Phoenix. Dominguez reportedly fired a paint and pellet gun at mosque goers and their cars.
SEE: Man accused of shooting at Phoenix mosque indicted – KTAR.com
“We welcome the indictment of the alleged perpetrator of this disturbing crime and thank law enforcement authorities for his swift apprehension,” said CAIR-AZ Executive Director Azza Abuseif. “Anti-Muslim bigotry is rising nationwide and every instance of anti-Muslim violence must be taken seriously.”
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: CAIR Arizona Executive Director Azza Abuseif, 602-349-1573, aabuseif@cair.com; 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