CAIR Condemns Killing of Marines in Tennessee, Offers Condolences

Four U.S. Marines were killed after a lone gunman went on a shooting spree in "an act of domestic terrorism" in Chattanooga, Tenn.; the gunman was killed by law enforcement.

The U.S. Marine Corps confirmed the four fatalities, but said their names would only be released after their families have been notified. Photo: CAIR

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a deadly attack in Tennessee that left four Marines dead.

In a statement, CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said:

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We condemn this horrific attack in the strongest terms possible. Such inexcusable acts of violence must be repudiated by Americans of all faiths and backgrounds. The American Muslim community stands shoulder to shoulder with our fellow citizens in offering condolences to the loved ones of those killed and injured and in rejecting anyone who would harm our nation's safety and security. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families impacted by this tragedy.

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CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

Source: CAIR National Communications