Mordechai Brafman, a 27-year-old plumber in Florida, has been charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder after allegedly shooting at two Israeli men in Miami Beach. The incident occurred unprovoked, as Brafman fired 17 rounds towards the victims' car while they were driving. Following his arrest, evidence included surveillance footage capturing the event. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Florida chapter is urging for hate crime charges due to Brafman's apparent bias. Reports of anti-Muslim bias have surged significantly in the wake of recent geopolitical conflicts, highlighting ongoing racial tensions.
Brafman told police that 'while he was driving his truck, he saw two Palestinians and shot and killed both,' according to his arrest report.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Florida chapter called for Brafman to be additionally charged with committing hate crimes.
Complaints of anti-Muslim bias rose by almost 70 percent in the period of January to June 2024, according to CAIR.
The attack was 'unprovoked,' and Brafman did not know the people in the car, police say.
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