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CAIR-MN to Join News Conference Calling for Transparent Investigation into Death of Muslim Man Found in Burning Car

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 6/3/22) – On Friday, June 3rd, The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will join a news conference with the family of Musa Sabriye, whose remains were found in a burning car in Waite Park, Minn. on Monday, to call for a transparent investigation into his death.

The family was informed that on Monday at around 12:52 a.m., police and fire units were sent to the 1500 block of Stearns County Road 6 in Waite Park, where they found a vehicle engulfed in flames. After the fire was extinguished, Musa Sabriye’s body was found inside the vehicle. According to the family, it took days to confirm the identity of the body with DNA testing.

See: Person found dead in burning car; Waite Park police and BCA investigating

https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/2022/06/02/person-found-dead-burning-car-waite-park-police-bca-investigate/7485510001/

WHAT: News Conference Calling for Transparent Investigation into the Death of Musa Sabriye 

WHEN: Friday June 3rd, 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Islamic Center of St Cloud 712-722 17th Ave S St Cloud MN 56301

WHO: Family and community members

CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-406-0070, [email protected]

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-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-406-0070, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]

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