Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) reported that a Muslim volunteer staffing an information booth outside an Inland Empire mosque was allegedly assaulted by two revellers on their way to fireworks show on July 4. The Council has urged local law enforcement authorities and the FBI to investigate into the incident as a possible hate crime. The alleged victim was working in a booth in front of the Islamic Society of Corona-Norco (ISCN) and answering questions about Islam and Muslims from people passing by to attend the city’s fireworks display at Santana Park. The booth included a sign stating, “Ask a Muslim.” According to the victim, one of two men who were walking toward the park saw the booth and yelled, “This is bulls**t.” The volunteer replied, “I will answer any questions that you have.” That reply was allegedly met with, “I’m going to knock you out.” According to eyewitness accounts, both men punched him on the face.
MUSLIM VOLUNTEER ASSAULTED IN CALIFORNIA
MUSLIM VOLUNTEER ASSAULTED IN CALIFORNIA
