Mosque targeted by paintballers; McKinney Islamic Association calls for hate crime probe
A mosque was pelted with paintballs over the weekend, prompting the North Texas chapter of a national Muslim advocacy group to call for a hate crime investigation.
McKinney Islamic Association officials said two dozen paintballs were fired at a mosque either Saturday night or early Sunday morning, the Council on American-Islamic Relations announced in a news release. The association’s officials also claimed that worshipers have been harassed recently by a group of young people.
“If a bias motive is proven in this case, the perpetrators should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, including appropriate hate crime enhancements,” said Amina Rab, the council’s North Texas chapter president.
Police have said they will step up patrols in the area, officials said.
More at http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2013/06/mosque-targeted-by-paintballers-mckinney-islamic-association-calls-for-hate-crime-probe.html/ .
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