Amy Mek
EL CAJON, California – A tragic shooting attack at Smile Plus Dentistry in El Cajon, California, has left the local community and beyond in shock. Dr. Benjamin Harouni, an Orthodox Iranian Jewish dentist, was killed by a former Muslim patient, sending waves of fear through the area. The deadly attack, which occurred some 15 miles from San Diego on Thursday, also resulted in injuries to two other individuals. The El Cajon Police Department swiftly responded to the scene, arresting 29-year-old Mohammed Abdulkareem after a manhunt. Abdulkareem had fled the scene in a U-Haul truck.
The targeted attack took place at the dental office run by the father-son duo of Jack and Benjamin Harouni, with authorities identifying the latter as the victim. The Daily Mail and Yeshiva World News, among other Jewish media outlets, confirmed the identity of Dr. Harouni, emphasizing the profound loss to the community and his family. Dr. Harouni’s dedication to his faith and profession was highlighted by Misakim members from Los Angeles at the scene.
Initial reports suggest that the shooting occurred at approximately 4:14 p.m. local time, prompting a swift response from El Cajon Police officers who arrived at the scene within minutes. Dr. Harouni was found inside the office during the ongoing shooting and, despite attempts to save his life, succumbed to his injuries.
Among the injured victims is Yareli Carillo, 28, who sustained gunshot wounds to her legs, according to her father, Jose Antonio. The identity of the third victim, a man in his 40s, has not yet been disclosed. However, he is reported to be in stable condition following the incident.
Abdulkareem, a former patient of the dental practice, has been charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. Despite his arrest, the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, with speculation about whether this was an Islamic antisemitic targeted killing.
Abdulkareem’s arrest came after an intensive manhunt, with law enforcement agencies utilizing surveillance footage and social media to track down the suspect. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has joined the investigation, indicating the possibility of federal charges being brought against Abdulkareem.
The incident has reignited discussions about the portrayal of suspects in crimes against Jewish individuals, especially when Islamic. The StopAntisemitism organization made a pointed statement, urging for a deeper investigation: “Demand El Cajon Police investigate if antisemitism was a factor in this shocking crime – email: ecpd@elcajon.gov or call: 619-579-3311. The local media has already come out to say the shooter was mentally unstable, something we often see when we have Jewish victims Colleyville TX hostage situation, the Lakewood Hanukkah machete murder of a Rabbi, and the Jersey City mass murder spree).”
San Diego shocking murder – Mohammed Abdulkareem, 29, was arrested after shooting & killing Jewish dentist, Dr. Benjamin Harouni, at his SmilePlus Dentistry practice in the El Cajon suburb.
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) March 1, 2024
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This call to action reflects a broader concern within the community about the need to thoroughly explore the motives behind such attacks, especially when they target members of the Jewish faith and the attackers are Muslim.
Unsurprisingly, news outlets often suggest that the Islamic shooter may be grappling with some form of potential mental illness and may be a “disgruntled” patient. This tactic is frequently employed by Western media and authorities, seemingly to shield Muslims who commit acts of violence or pose threats to non-Muslims. More importantly, the left dismisses any factual evidence of Islam’s antisemitism as part of its core doctrine, labelling it a hate crime to point out. The need to protect the image of Islam in the West likely aims to mitigate resistance to the mass importation of Muslims into Western countries. The left-wing swiftly rallies to the defense of the Jihadi, using the excuse and faux motive of suggesting that they are probably contending with “psychological issues” and are angry at the victim.
The Anti-Defamation League, through regional director Fabienne Perlov, expressed deep sympathy for the victims and their families, noting the lack of current evidence linking the murder to antisemitism. However, the investigation remains open, with the community awaiting further details.
ECPD Chief Mike Moulton extended condolences to the victims’ families and gratitude towards local, state, and national law enforcement agencies for their support in the investigation.”
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“News outlets frequently suggest that Islamic shooters may be dealing with mental illness or discontent, a tactic often used by Western media and authorities to protect Muslims involved in violence and shape public perception of Islam, while the left-wing quickly defends them, attributing their actions to psychological issues and anger towards the victim.”
BUT, BUT, BUT IT IS TRUE, ISLAM IS A MENTAL ILLNESS AND SO MUSLIMS ARE ALL MENTALLY ILL!
Q.E.D.
The “law” will do nothing to curb their murdering behavior.. The “law” are the ones who brought the scourge upon the western world. The muslims are going to bring that to my town and that will be their end.
well at least they aren’t defending jews for a change
ADL lacks evidence of anti-semitism…RIGHT—not
Shooter muslim, victim Jewish.
It doesn’t take an “expert” to figure this out.
Leftist tell me, was it the gun or was it the muslim?
This is so monstrous on so many levels. What we have left is an ideological crazed worthless Muslim criminal, smugly feeling justified for murdering a very valuable and trained medical professional. Wrapped in pig skins and left to slowly die in the mid July Mojave desert would be one form of death earned.
Sorry, I’m not buying it. That man does not look like a Muslim nor Middle Eastern, He looks like a fat Mexican who took the name because he thought he would be more easily accepted as an illegal. How does law enforcement know who that man is truly? Now day illegals can have drivers licenses with whatever name they give to DMV. Many if not most have no GD ID. Remember my friends; Not all gang members have tatoos all over their bodies.
Islam culture cult strikes again.
The left HATES religion, but it LOVES Islam and will make any excuse to protect them. Go figure!
Pedosatanists stick together. PedoLefties and islamo heathens.