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

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

  • @NounsAndWords@lemmy.world
    17•7 months ago

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

    terrorism: the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

    That’s a terrorist. This is what terrorism looks like.

    • Flying Squid
      17•7 months ago

      And he does nothing to advance the Palestinian cause. He hurts it. He adds to the disgusting idea that gets pushed that all Palestinians are terrorists.