An imam, identified as Hassan Sharif, was shot and critically wounded early Wednesday morning outside the Masjid Muhammad-Newark mosque in Newark, New Jersey. He was transported to University Hospital in critical condition. Despite initial efforts to save his life, Imam Sharif succumbed to his injuries and passed away. The shooting occurred around 6 am, shortly after the morning prayers, and no other injuries were reported. The Newark Department of Public Safety is investigating the incident. The authorities have not yet identified a suspect or a motive for the shooting, and the shooter remains at large. Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II confirmed the death of Imam Sharif. The incident has sparked a response from the community and officials, with a $25,000 reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of the responsible individual. Imam Sharif was a respected figure in the community and had been serving as a transportation security officer at Newark Liberty International Airport since 2006. The shooting has occurred amidst a reported rise in Islamophobia, although authorities have stated that there is no evidence yet that the incident was a hate crime or related to domestic terrorism.
A funeral prayer was held this morning for the Newark imam who was gunned down outside his mosque earlier this week. The search continues for his killer. https://t.co/qkMDiK3rTe
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NJ authorities say no evidence of hate crime in shooting of imam, Hamas-linked CAIR says that's 'disingenuous' - https://t.co/iFr84foUIV
Imam killed in Newark shooting previously fought off an armed attacker https://t.co/dEy3jKQlwG
“Imam Sharif is just the latest casualty in the senseless gun violence epidemic that plagues our state and our country.” 52-year-old imam shot dead outside a New Jersey mosque before pre-dawn prayers. https://t.co/VaVzYOebut
UPDATE: The search is on for the killer of an imam of a Newark mosque. The Essex County Sheriff's Crime Stoppers is offering a $25,000 reward for any information that will lead to the arrest of the person or people responsible. @csloantv reports. https://t.co/6WlLElrjos
There were no arrests and no answers on Thursday following the fatal shooting of a revered imam outside of a Newark mosque the day before. https://t.co/jfNid2zj0R
52-year-old imam shot dead outside a New Jersey mosque before pre-dawn prayers. Sharif was shot multiple times and succumbed to his injuries the same afternoon he was shot. https://t.co/pxgyyka1MC
A Newark community mourned the death of imam Hassan Sharif at the Masjid Muhammad mosque, yards from where he was found shot in his car. https://t.co/KQlxwEZDi3
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an imam in new jersey was shot dead yesterday right outside his masjid and headlines like this are being run by western media https://t.co/FAVgiLWrIG
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Hassan Sharif, a 52-year-old imam, was shot dead outside a New Jersey mosque on Wednesday just before pre-dawn prayers. The gunman remains at large and the motive remains unclear. https://t.co/pxgyyka1MC
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Newark Imam Hassan Sharif's killing continues to send a shockwave through his community, as investigators search for the gunman responsible. @elijahwestbrook has the latest. https://t.co/6WlLElrjos
The fatal shooting of Imam Hassan Sharif is devastating. My heart is with the Muslim community in New Jersey—which is already facing an alarming rise in Islamophobia—his loved ones and all who were inspired by his leadership. We all deserve to live free of gun violence and hate.
I am heartbroken over the murder of Imam Hassan Sharif in nearby N.J. Everybody in our country deserves to be safe and that includes our #Muslim community. I’m keeping the Imam’s loved ones in my prayers and hope that the shooter is quickly apprehended. https://t.co/aGoRZ8k9yH
A New Jersey imam was shot and killed outside his mosque before dawn Wednesday, leaving authorities hunting for a shooter. He was remembered as a leader in the interfaith community who worked to keep the city safe https://t.co/7sK9oWqlPn
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The search continues this morning for whoever gunned down an imam outside his mosque in Newark. @elijahwestbrook has reaction from those who knew him. https://t.co/xLnLlPou8D
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Fatal shooting of Imam Hassan Sharif outside Newark, N.J. mosque not believed to be bias or domestic terror-related incident, authorities say https://t.co/9ghN1Pvx50 https://t.co/Z1mNy4Pmuf
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UPDATE: The shooting death of a beloved religious leader has sent shockwaves through a New Jersey community. @alecia__reid has more on the life of Imam Hassan Sharif. https://t.co/xLnLlPou8D
Hassan Sharif, an imam who worked to keep his community safe, has died after being shot outside his mosque in Newark, New Jersey, officials said. https://t.co/AYP1yiDWee
A New Jersey imam was gunned down outside his mosque before dawn Wednesday, leaving authorities hunting for a shooter and saying they’ve found no evidence yet that an anti-Muslim bias played a part in the shooting. https://t.co/H8SosvfCO1
A #NewJersey imam has been shot and critically wounded outside a #mosque in the state’s largest city, authorities say as officers work to identify and arrest the shooter. https://t.co/abC1gBxvPk
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A New Jersey imam was shot multiple times and killed outside his mosque Wednesday, officials say, and authorities continue to search for the shooter. Attorney General Matt Platkin noted “the rise in bias directed at the Muslim community.” https://t.co/ovFP0uzNjR
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Fatal shooting of Imam Hassan Sharif outside Newark, N.J. mosque not believed to be bias or domestic terror-related incident, authorities said https://t.co/Qfd5cFd5Jm https://t.co/vVCf8xtKFq
Today, we lost Imam Hassan Sharif in a frightening act of gun violence outside his mosque. While we don't know the motivation, it is devastating to see such a horrendous act at a time where Islamophobia is fueling hate across the nation. (1/2) https://t.co/W2IhomWbDb
The killing of Imam Hassan Sharif outside of a Newark mosque has left a community forever changed — and has understandably stoked fear among many Muslim Americans. I’m keeping his family, friends, and the Muslim-American community in my thoughts as we pursue justice.
UPDATE| Imam Hassan Sharif succumbed to his injuries after being shot outside Masjid-Muhammad-Newark on Wednesday morning in Newark. https://t.co/ysuGNwaJ7B https://t.co/1iQD8PpllW
An imam has died after being shot outside his mosque in Newark, New Jersey, after early morning prayers on Wednesday. https://t.co/DnopQbvE8p
Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II confirmed the death of Imam Hassan Sharif after he was shot outside a mosque in Newark Wednesday morning. https://t.co/1YF7kkHTSH
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🇺🇸 An Imam has just died after being shot outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey. He was shot at around 6am after the morning prayer. Hassan Sharif had been serving as a transportation security officer at Newark Liberty International Airport since 2006, his colleagues are… https://t.co/73vrzN5Cid
A #NewJersey imam who was shot outside a #Newark mosque has died, #US authorities say they are still working on identifying the suspect. https://t.co/abC1gBxvPk
US imam shot, critically injured outside Newark mosque; gunman flees https://t.co/KjHYgZ2OjI . Click to read ⬇️
BREAKING: Imam shot outside Newark mosque in New Jersey has died of his injuries
An imam critically injured in a shooting outside of a Newark mosque early Wednesday morning has died, New Jersey officials said. https://t.co/6xeIDUV4Lw
JUST IN: New Jersey imam shot, killed outside mosque before morning prayers https://t.co/AITwcLKD6Q
BREAKING: Imam killed in shooting outside Newark mosque, shooter at large, authorities say https://t.co/gLZlND5rHt
New Jersey imam shot outside Newark mosque dies from his injuries, state's attorney general says.
BREAKING NEWS: Imam dies after being shot in the abdomen outside Newark mosque on his way to morning prayers https://t.co/bUFn5ZSyVl https://t.co/h1xwhjj1Pk
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MUSLIMS IMAM KILLED IN NEW JERSEY Motive unknown at this time but it comes in the midst of a major rise in Islamophobia. https://t.co/O3eJ2ZN4zI
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey imam shot outside Newark mosque dies from his injuries, state's attorney general says.
BREAKING: New Jersey imam shot, killed outside mosque before morning prayers https://t.co/HuN04rlJNd
An imam has died after being shot outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning. https://t.co/IL8p8BSUD9
#Breaking: Officials are holding a news conference after an imam was fatally shot outside his mosque in Newark, N.J. Watch live now: https://t.co/3jjocYRcHx
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I’m heartbroken by the shooting death of Imam Hassan Sharif. I am closely following updates as Newark and county police investigate and I’m hopeful justice will be served swiftly. My heart is with the members of Masjid Muhammad and the entire NJ Muslim community.
The Imam has passed away. RIP. Hateful Islamophobia ever on the rise in America. https://t.co/fw1aBQDsOk
An imam who was shot outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, has died, a law enforcement source tells CNN https://t.co/oezw2Bzy0S
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An imam has died after being shot outside his mosque in Newark early Wednesday morning, sources tell NBC New York and NBC News https://t.co/uYAjUzgsaS
Imam dies after shooting outside mosque in Newark, official says https://t.co/A0nsemzDEv
Imam Hassan Sharif has reportedly died after being shot when opening the masjid for fajr this morning. He was taken to the hospital while in critical condition. https://t.co/Rk4AGOT0Gi
BREAKING: An imam has died after being shot outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, police say. https://t.co/4JyMUYMUKH
BREAKING: An imam has died after being shot outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning. https://t.co/hzIMHMc7Do
Horrified by this attack on an Imam in Newark. May Imam Hassan Sharif have a swift recovery. https://t.co/jjJA33kRRH
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BREAKING: Hamas/CAIR-affiliated Imam Hassan Sharif shot in Newark, New Jersey. The hunt has begun https://t.co/AeODF9juT8
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An imam was critically injured after being shot outside his mosque in Newark, New Jersey. Newark’s public safety director said the imam was rushed to University Hospital and the shooter was still at large. https://t.co/HE3knvVcWF
A New Jersey imam is fighting for his life after police say he was shot this morning outside a mosque in Newark. @Christinafantv has an update from the scene. https://t.co/xLnLlPou8D
A mosque was vandalized in Philadelphia, and an Imam was shot this morning in Newark outside his mosque. Nothing going on in the Middle East, and nothing at all, justifies this.
Police are investigating a Wednesday morning shooting outside of a Newark mosque that left an imam critically injured. https://t.co/6xeIDUV4Lw
Police are investigating a Wednesday morning shooting outside of a Newark mosque that left an imam crtically injured. https://t.co/6xeIDUV4Lw
An imam was shot in Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning outside a mosque, prompting a widespread police response. https://t.co/8keaVUHyxx https://t.co/5zaoZPKwO5
BREAKING| An Imam has been shot and critically wounded outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey. The Newark Department of Public Safety said the incident remains under investigation. https://t.co/A1TWT4yfRz
An imam was shot and critically wounded outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday, the authorities said. The city’s public safety director said that the gunman was at large and an investigation is underway. https://t.co/0fJqFYicBO
An imam was critically injured Wednesday morning in a shooting outside a Newark, New Jersey, mosque, officials say. https://t.co/xOtE7ozkcj
Breaking: An Imam is in critical condition after being shot outside the Masjid Muhammad-Newark mosque in Newark, NJ. According to the Newark Public Safety Director, police responded to a call of a male shot around 6am - victim transported to a local hospital critical condition.
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BREAKING: An imam has been shot outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey and is in critical condition https://t.co/f9yZaVS2uS
An Imam is in critical condition after being shot outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, police say https://t.co/KfqAUEnbN6
New Jersey imam shot and critically wounded outside Newark mosque The shooting occurred near Masjid Muhammad-Newark. The mosque lists three imams on its website. No other injuries were reported. https://t.co/exmpTg6TjL
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New Jersey imam shot outside of Newark mosque in critical condition. https://t.co/7z2GHhwLu6
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#Breaking: Imam critically wounded in shooting outside Newark mosque, police say. https://t.co/xLnLlPou8D