The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Arizona) today condemned the deadly shooting outside a bar in Tucson that left two men dead and expressed outrage over the hate crime.
In a statement, CAIR-Arizona Executive Director Azza Abuseif said:
“We mourn the lives lost in this horrific act of violence and extend our deepest condolences to the victims’ families, friends, and loved ones. We are disgusted by this hate crime and unequivocally condemn it. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and protected in their community. We urge law enforcement to continue a thorough and transparent investigation and ensure full accountability under Arizona and federal law for anyone else involved.”
Community members are encouraged to REPORTany bias incident, threat, or hate crime to law enforcement and to CAIR-Arizona.
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, [email protected], 480-704-3786; [email protected], 623-850-1649; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, [email protected]