Muslim former patient kills Jewish dentist, injures two others
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
4:39 PM – Friday, March 1, 2024
San Diego police reported on Friday that a shooting incident at a dentist office resulted in one death and two injuries.
The now-deceased man, Benjamin Harouni, 28, was an Orthodox Jewish dentist. He was identified as the victim by the Jewish News Syndicate.
The gunman, who was formerly the dentist’s patient, is now being detained by the police and has been identified as Mohammed Abdulkareem, 29, of El Cajon.
Although Abdukareem’s motivations are unknown, the police speculate that he was an anti-Semitic and irate previous customer of the victim.
Abdulkareem reportedly fled the scene of the shooting in a white U-haul pickup with Arizona license plates. However, other news sources, like NBC San Diego, have reported that the U-haul truck was rented in San Diego, California.
When Abdulkareem was discovered, he had many loaded handgun magazines and a loaded pistol on him. According to the authorities, he had only legally bought the firearms two weeks before the shooting.
Yareli Carrillo, 27, another victim who was shot in both legs, was named by the Daily Mail and is said to be in stable condition. Additionally, another unidentified victim is anticipated to recover from injuries received during the attack.
Abdulkareem was charged with several felonies, including one murder charge and two counts of attempted murder, when he was brought into San Diego County Central Jail.
“The El Cajon Police Department mourns with the family and friends of the deceased victim and extends heartfelt condolences to those injured in yesterday’s senseless and evil act of violence,” police said in a statement on the attack.
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Shooting Incident at Dentist Office Leaves One Dead and Two Injured
On Friday, March 1, 2024, San Diego police reported a tragic shooting incident at a dentist office that resulted in one death and two injuries. The now-deceased victim, Benjamin Harouni, 28, was an Orthodox Jewish dentist, as confirmed by the Jewish News Syndicate.
The gunman responsible for the attack has been identified as Mohammed Abdulkareem, 29, of El Cajon. Abdulkareem was formerly a patient of the dentist and is now in police custody. While his motivations remain unknown, the police speculate that he may have been an anti-Semitic and disgruntled previous customer of the victim.
Abdulkareem fled the scene of the shooting in a white U-haul pickup truck with Arizona license plates. However, it has been reported by other news sources, such as NBC San Diego, that the U-haul truck was rented in San Diego, California.
When Abdulkareem was apprehended, he was found in possession of loaded handgun magazines and a loaded pistol. It has been revealed by authorities that he had legally purchased the firearms only two weeks before the shooting took place.
Among the injured victims is Yareli Carrillo, 27, who sustained gunshot wounds in both legs. She is reported to be in stable condition, according to the Daily Mail. Another victim, who remains unidentified, is expected to recover from their injuries.
Abdulkareem has been charged with several felonies, including one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder. He is currently being held at the San Diego County Central Jail.
The El Cajon Police Department released a statement expressing their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victim and offering their support to those injured in the senseless act of violence.
The tragic incident has sparked widespread condemnation and concern. The ADL San Diego Regional Director, FPerlov, released a statement addressing the murder of a member of the Jewish community in El Cajon. The statement can be found on the ADL California Twitter account.
As investigations continue, it is essential to recognize the devastating impact of such acts of violence on individuals and communities. The aftermath of this shooting serves as a reminder of the need for increased measures to prevent and address such incidents in the future.
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