Authorities investigate killings of Muslim men in Albuquerque as possibly connected
The Albuquerque, NM police department is investigating whether the shooting deaths of Muslim men are connected. A fourth man was killed Friday.New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Saturday she will send additional state police to Albuquerque after the fourth murder of a Muslim man in the city in recent months,"I am angered and saddened that this is happening in New Mexico, a place that prides itself on diversity of culture and thought.
"We will not stop in our pursuit of justice for the victims and their families and are bringing every resource to bear to apprehend the killer or killers - and we WILL find them," the governor said. "In addition, we will continue to do everything we can to support to the Muslim community during this difficult time."
Police are investigating whether the killing is connected to the Monday shooting death of Muhammad Afzaal Hussain as well as the murder of Aftab Hussein on July 26 and Mohammad Ahmadi in November 2021.
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