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Man Who Shot Dead Three In California Shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’
Muhammad is seen in an undated photo released by Fresno Police.
The man who fatally shot three white men in less than two minutes in California, US on Tuesday afternoon reportedly shouted Allahu Akbar, the Business Insider has reported. Identified as Kori Ali Muhammad, the 39-year-old was arrested soon after he went on a shooting spree.
“Right before officers arrested him, Muhammad reportedly dove to the ground and yelled Allahu Akbar,” the daily’s report said. Other sources, such as Fox News, CNN and Reuters, have also confirmed the news.
Muhammad was also wanted for the murder of a security guard outside a motel in the city last week. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer said Muhammad knew he was being searched for and he "decided he was going to kill more people”.
All three shooting locations were close to Catholic charities. Around 16 shots were fired during the shooting spree, police said.
He went by the nickname "Black Jesus" and has a criminal history that includes weapons and drug charges and had spent time in state prison. He had aired his views against white people on social media and expressed anti-government views.
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