LA Authorities Increase Patrols Near Mosques

By TODD REED
Updated 7:30 AM PST, Fri, Nov 6, 2009

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Muslims and law enforcement officials are concerned about possible backlash and retaliation against the local Muslim community.

Thursday afternoon, US Army Major, 39 year-old Nidal Malik Hasan, who is Muslim, allegedly went on a shooting rampage killing 13 and wounding 31 at Fort Hood in Texas. It’s the worst mass shooting on a military base in U.S. history.

A mosque in Texas has already received a threat. Now, local Muslims fear possible backlash as witnessed in the days and months following the 9/11 terror attacks.

“ LA police and sheriff's deputies will be patrolling the areas around mosques and other religious facilities to make sure there is no backlash," said Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca at a Thursday News Conference at the Islamic Center of Southern California.
 

First Published: Nov 5, 2009 11:14 PM PST

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