The Imam, who was shot outside a mosque near New York on Wednesday, has unfortunately passed away, according to officials.Lisa Farbstein, the spokesperson for the United States Transportation Security Administration, mentioned, "Hasan Sharif had been a transportation security officer at Newark Liberty International Airport since 2006."Police presence has been increased outside the mosque as a precautionary measure following the Imam's death. Images released by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) New Jersey chapter show police vehicles stationed outside the Muhammad-Nawar Mosque, a two-story yellow and green compound.Expressing deep sorrow, Lisa Farbstein said, "His loss is a profound tragedy. Our condolences are with his family, friends, and colleagues.
The motive behind the attack remains unknown, as stated by the Newark, New Jersey police. They haven't determined the reason behind this incident.Recent events hint at a rise in anti-Islamic and anti-Jewish killings across America, potentially associated with the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite the Imam's assassination, it's being categorized as an anti-Islamic murder.
