Police in London, Ontario, have charged a 20-year-old man with first-degree murder in what they say was a planned attack motivated by Islamophobia.
A Canadian man is accused of hitting five members of a Muslim family with his car on Sunday night, killing four of them in what police suspect was a premeditated attack motivated by Islamophobia.
“There was evidence that this was a planned and premeditated attack motivated by hate. It is believed that these victims were targeted because they were Muslim,” Waight said. Police Chief Steve Williams also said that police “believe that this was an intentional act” based on information collected during the ongoing investigation.
“We understand that this event may cause fear and anxiety in the community, and in particular the Muslim community and any community targeted by hate,” Williams said. “I want to reassure all Londoners that all of us … stand with you and support you. There is no tolerance in this community for individuals who, motivated by hate, target others with violence.”
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