斋月第一晚,一名穆斯林教士在开普敦清真寺外被枪杀,引发对暴力升级的悲痛和关切。
A Muslim cleric was shot dead outside a Cape Town mosque on the first night of Ramadan, sparking grief and concern over rising violence.
Muulana Mustaqeem Wanza,33岁,在开普敦受人尊敬的穆斯林教士,在斋月第一个晚上,在Mitchells平原的Salamudien Masjid外,在领导Taraweeh祈祷后不久,被致命枪击身亡。
Moulana Mustaqeem Wanza, a 33-year-old respected Muslim cleric in Cape Town, was fatally shot outside the Salaamudien Masjid in Mitchells Plain on the first night of Ramadan, shortly after leading Taraweeh prayers.
目击者报告说,他在Candytuft街行走时,在一辆白色VW Polo的白色VW Polo被枪手射中八枪。
Witnesses reported he was shot eight times by gunmen in a white VW Polo as he walked on Candytuft Street.
另有两人未受伤害。
Two other individuals were unharmed.
当局确认事件发生在22点55分左右,正在进行调查,没有发现任何动机或嫌疑人。
Authorities confirmed the incident occurred around 22:55 and are investigating, with no motive or suspects identified.
清真寺和社区领导人表示震惊和悲痛,向Wanza致敬,Wanza是一位深爱的导师和朗诵者,其影响力遍及西开普。
The mosque and community leaders expressed shock and grief, honoring Wanza as a beloved mentor and reciter whose influence extended across the Western Cape.
杀害事件加剧了对该地区暴力上升的关切,尤其是在宗教仪式期间。
The killing has heightened concerns over rising violence in the area, especially during religious observances.