A Baltimore man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting at a local mosque yesterday. According to FOX Baltimore, police apprehended 25-year-old Shuaib Franklin at the scene on the 500 block of Islamic Way yesterday. The victim, a 49-year-old man, was found with a gunshot wound to his upper body and remains in critical condition at a hospital.
According to CBS News Baltimore, the shooting occurred outside Masjid ul Haqq, one of the oldest mosques in the Upton community. Leaders of the mosque, which has been a staple in the community for nearly 65 years, expressed their sorrow over the incident, stating it was the "first incident of its kind to occur at our doors."
In light of the shooting, authorities urge anyone with information to step forward and contact homicide detectives at 410-396-2100, or to submit anonymous tips through the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
