(CINCINNATI, OH – 6/16/22) – The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today welcomed news that law enforcement has arrested a second suspect in the murder of Imam Mohamed Hassan Adam.
This week, law enforcement announced the arrest of Isaiah Brown-Miller in connection with the Dec. 24 killing of Imam Adam. In February, law enforcement arrested and charged John Wooden with murder and stated they believed others were involved.
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In a statement, CAIR-Ohio Acting Executive Director Amina Barhumi said:
“We welcome the arrest of a second suspect in the heinous murder of Imam Mohamed Hassan Adam. For months, we have joined Imam Adam’s family, the Somali Muslim community and interfaith leaders in search of answers.
“We thank law enforcement authorities for continuing to investigate and working to hold the killers accountable. While questions remain, we hope this arrest is another step toward justice. We will continue to support Imam Adam’s family and community as they carry on his legacy.”
Earlier this year, CAIR-Ohio welcomed the arrest of the first suspect in the case.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR-Ohio’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. CAIR-Ohio has offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Ohio Outreach & Government Affairs Director Whitney Siddiqi, wsiddiqi@cair.com, 513-904-6788
