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Man federally charged after firing shots outside New York synagogue, officials say
NBC News ^ | December 7, 2023 | Chloe Atkins, Tom Winter and Phil Helsel

Posted on 12/08/2023 12:02:13 AM PST by grundle

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

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.

No one was injured in the incident, in which two shots were fired from a shotgun outside Temple Israel around 2 p.m., Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins said. Police don’t know in what direction the shots were fired, he said.

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

The shooter fled but was confronted by another person in a vehicle in a lot, Hawkins said.

"The suspect at that point made some statement to this person who was in the vehicle to the effect of he feels that he’s being victimized," Hawkins said.

The suspect then dropped the shotgun, and officers arrived and arrested him, said Hawkins, who emphasized that Al Khader acted alone and that there is no further threat to the community. There was also no damage to the building.

Hawkins said his understanding is that the suspect made the "Free Palestine" comment around the time he was taken into custody.

Hawkins said the incident is being investigated as a hate crime, but it wasn’t clear what charges could be filed. They could include federal charges, he said.

The FBI said in a statement that it was investigating the incident along with local, state and federal agencies.

"Our office immediately deployed multiple resources and will continue to work in concert with our law enforcement partners, to include the United States Attorney’s Office, to work through the facts and determine any potential motives," the FBI said.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she had directed New York State Police and the New York National Guard to be on “high alert” at at-risk locations like synagogues, yeshivas and community centers, as Hanukkah begins Thursday night.

“Any act of antisemitism is unacceptable, and undermining public safety at a synagogue on the first night of Hanukkah is even more deplorable,” Hochul said. “We reject hate, antisemitism and violence in all forms. And we have no tolerance for the forces of evil who are trying to tear our communities apart.”

New York Mayor Eric Adams echoed Hochul’s sentiment, saying in a statement that the New York City Police Department is “already and remains on heightened alert.”

“With the start of the holiday, the NYPD is implementing pre-planned measures for elevated security around public Menorah displays and at all lighting events. Everyone in our city has a right to practice their faith in peace, and we will ensure that right is protected,” he said.


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1 posted on 12/08/2023 12:02:13 AM PST by grundle
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To: grundle

Sudden Jihad Syndrome.


2 posted on 12/08/2023 12:16:00 AM PST by Chad C. Mulligan
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To: Chad C. Mulligan; grundle

Islam 101

Jihad Watch
https://www.jihadwatch.org/islam-101


Three translations of the Koran (Al-Qur’an) side by side by Abdullah Yusuf Ali et al.

Free ebooks
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Israel Faces Violent Jihad — Why Is It Happening?

Political Islam in North America
October 11, 2023 / No. 6

https://preview.mailerlite.com/u0d6y4v2b0/2323136933082960950/w4w7/


HAMAS and its Qur’anic Playbook

Murderous Antisemitism and the Qur’an

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October 9, 2023

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Islam has killed 270 million non-Muslims. The breakdown:

120 million Africans
60 million Christians
80 million Hindus
10 million Buddhists
The number of Jews killed by Islam is in the thousands.

Tears of Jihad

http://www.politicalislam.com/blog/tears-of-jihad/


It’s Islam, Stupid

Sultan Knish
Daniel Greenfield
Sunday, October 22, 2023

https://www.danielgreenfield.org/2023/10/its-islam-stupid.html?m=1


“I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.”
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“The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam.”
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NOT JUST ISRAEL: Hamas Commander vows to cleanse the entire world of Jews AND Christians.

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Biden’s pact with Muslim Brotherhood-linked group Emgage, and his conundrum over Hamas’ war on Israel

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October 30, 2023

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The REAL Reason Muhammad Hated Jews and Preached Genocideated Jews and Preached Genocide

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Islam is Not a Religion

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November 12, 2023

https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/11/islam_is_not_a_religion.html



3 posted on 12/08/2023 12:32:13 AM PST by Jyotishi (Seeking the truth, a fact at a time.)
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To: grundle
Perhaps putting all the world's conflicts inside one border is a poor idea.

Wait, isn't that why we created borders in the first place?

4 posted on 12/08/2023 12:44:08 AM PST by Right_Wing_Madman
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To: grundle; bitt; Diogenesis; null and void; Travis McGee; Red Badger

He shouted “Free Palestine!”


5 posted on 12/08/2023 12:50:28 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: grundle

When will Hate Crime charge be filed?


6 posted on 12/08/2023 1:43:09 AM PST by Dacula
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To: SaveFerris
He shouted “Free Palestine!”

From the river to the sea?

9 posted on 12/08/2023 2:50:39 AM PST by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. Father of USAF Captain & pilot. Both bitten by the aviation bug)
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To: grundle

I can’t help but wonder how long he will serve in prison for his crime. Also, will it be a prison with legal studies, etc.?


10 posted on 12/08/2023 3:48:24 AM PST by stuckinloozeeana
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To: grundle
The suspect then dropped the shotgun

Was that a Joe Biden model shotgun? I thought those only work when you fire through a door.

11 posted on 12/08/2023 4:05:43 AM PST by Bernard (We honor veterans who fought to keep this country from turning into what it now is. --Argus Hamilton)
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To: grundle
Mufid Fawaz Alkhader responded, "Eye's a Muslim brother. I done been manifested by a miracle. I don eat no swine, I don drink no wine."
12 posted on 12/08/2023 4:26:14 AM PST by Lonesome in Massachussets (Perdicaris alive or Raisuli dead!)
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To: grundle

The only charge reported was possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. NBC seems to go to great lengths to not investigate why he was prohibited.

Does it not fit the universal background check narrative? Does it raise a flag on a long rap sheet with no punishment? Was Mufid possibly on the terror watch list? Are the feds involved so they can bury it?

EC


13 posted on 12/08/2023 4:29:19 AM PST by Ex-Con777
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To: grundle

The guy’s nickname is Muffy.


14 posted on 12/08/2023 11:26:21 PM PST by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper (Figures )
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