Rep. Meeks Calls on NYPD to Investigate Attack on Mohamed Rasheed Khan as Hate Crime

Rep. Meeks Calls on NYPD to Investigate Attack on Mohamed Rasheed Khan as Hate Crime

Queens, NY—Last week, Mohamed Rasheed Khan was attacked by three men as he left the Center for Islamic Studies, a mosque in Queens, New York. Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, who represents the district where the attack occurred, issued the following statement regarding the attack:

"I strongly condemn the despicable attack on Mohamed Rasheed Khan, who I believe was targeted based on his religion. I call on the New York Police Department Hate Crime Task Force to conduct a full and thorough investigation into whether or not this attack was a “bias crime.”

In a nation that is proud of its foundation, namely the rights provided by the US Constitution, including freedom of religion, these types of targeted attacks on those exercising their constitutional rights are contrary to what we stand for and who we are as Americans. I stand in strong support of the Muslim community as we grapple with this heinous attack together. I’m praying for Mohamed Rasheed Khan, for his family, and for all those in the Muslim community.”