The suspect was identified as Mufid Al Khader, 28, officials said.

The suspect was identified as Mufid Al Khader, 28, officials A man arrested in connection with shots that were fired outside a synagogue in Albany, New York, on Thursday has been federally charged, officials said.

Mufid Fawaz Alkhader was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, FBI spokesperson Sarah Ruane told NBC News.

Alkhader is 28, according to two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter.

  • NounsAndWords@lemmy.world
    20·
    7 months ago

    “We were told by responding officers that he made a comment, ‘Free Palestine,’” Hawkins said at a news conference.

    terrorism: the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

    That’s a terrorist. This is what terrorism looks like.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
      18·
      7 months ago

      And he does nothing to advance the Palestinian cause. He hurts it. He adds to the disgusting idea that gets pushed that all Palestinians are terrorists.