This photograph launched Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, by the Albuquerque Police Division exhibits Muhammad Syed. Syed, 51, was taken into custody Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in reference to the killings of 4 Muslim males in Albuquerque, New Mexico, over the past 9 months. He faces prices in two of the deaths and could also be charged within the others. Albuquerque Police Division by way of Related Press
Muhammad Syed, 51, was arrested by Albuquerque police Tuesday and later charged with the homicide of two Muslim males on July 26 and Aug. 1.
Police mentioned they don't have ample proof right now to cost Syed for 2 different murders within the final 9 months that they imagine are associated. One occurred Nov. 7, 2021, and the latest was on Aug. 5.
Police had flagged a grey Volkswagon as probably linked to the killings and mentioned they obtained a number of suggestions from the group. They adopted Syed as he was leaving his residence in a grey Volkswagon Jetta.
Police apprehended the suspect 115 miles away, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, midway to the Texas border, The New York Instances reported.
Two weapons that match casings from the 2 murders he’s been charged with have been linked to the suspect, in accordance with police: a firearm in his dwelling and a handgun in his automotive.
Based on KRQE Information, the suspect has lived along with his household in southeast Albuquerque, the world the place the shootings befell, since 2016 when he immigrated from Afghanistan.
He labored as a trucker and recognized as a Muslim, however was from a unique department of the Islamic religion than a minimum of three of the victims.
The Albuquerque police mentioned “an interpersonal battle could have led to the shootings.” They don't seem to be calling it a hate crime.
Syed’s spouse and daughter mentioned that he knew a minimum of three of the victims considerably, KRQE Information reported.
Based on The New York Instances, his daughter had married a Shiite Muslim, of which her Sunni Muslim father, the suspect, didn't approve.
Through the years, there have been a number of home violence prices towards Syed, all of which have been dismissed, as reported by KRQE Information.
Just lately, issues had began to get higher between them, the daughter, Lubna Syed, advised CNN.
She additionally advised KRQE Information that the suspect was dwelling when the murders occurred.
“I imagine they'll launch my father. He didn’t do something,” mentioned Lubna Syed.
The arrest affidavit, in accordance with CNN, states that Syed denied any involvement within the shootings of the 4 Muslim males and that police haven't any particular motive.