American police seek killer of a Muslim leader outside Newark mosque

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – Police in New Jersey America hunted for the killer of a Muslim leader who was shot outside his mosque before morning prayers.

Police offered cash to anyone who can help them make an arrest.

Authorities said they had no evidence that religious hate motivated the imam’s slaying, but vowed to protect people of faith amid soaring reports of bias attacks across the U.S.

The killing of Imam Hassan Sharif as he prepared to open the Masjid Muhammad-Newark mosque on Wednesday has generated an intense law enforcement dragnet.

The state’s attorney general pledged to assist county and local officials, and the Essex County sheriff announced a $25,000 reward.