Worshippers Targeted during Ramadan Prayers in Arizona; Suspect Indicted

IQNA – In what has been described as a targeted attack in Maricopa County, Arizona, a suspect has been indicted for allegedly shooting at congregants with a paintball and pellet gun outside the Islamic Center of North Phoenix during the holy month of Ramadan.

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced the indictment of a suspect who fired a paintball and a pellet gun at people outside the Islamic Center of North Phoenix during Ramadan prayers.

The incident took place on March 7, and Michael Abel Dominguez was arrested a couple of days later.

No one was injured, but rounds did strike cars at the mosque. Victims followed Dominguez's car to obtain his license plate; at that time, Dominguez fired more rounds at them.

Dominguez was indicted on the following charges:

Six counts of aggravated assault, a class three felony

One count of possession or use of narcotic drugs, a class four felony

One count of possession or use of dangerous drugs, a class four felony

One count of aggravated criminal damage, a class six felony

"There is no justification - ever- for violence or hate directed at places of worship. They must remain safe and protected," said Mitchell.

Source: 12news.com