Muhammad Syed has been arrested for the killing of at least two men in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is believed that the crime is related to the Muslim caste system.
51-year-old Syed is from Afghanisthan, who moved to the United States with his family six years ago, had a history of violence, and was arrested several times.
Who Is Muhammad Syed? Arrested Over Killings Of Two Muslim Men In Albuquerque
Muhammad Syed is a 51-year-old person who was arrested for killing at least two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
On the night of July 26, 2022, Aftab Hussein from a Muslim community was found dead in Rhode Island. The suspect had hidden behind a bush near where Hussein typically parked his car, waited for him to get home, and then shot him multiple times through the bush.
Later on August 1, 2022, Muhammad Afzaal Hussain was found dead in nearby Cornell Southeast. He was killed in a drive-by shooting while walking near his apartment. Both of the victims were from Pakistan.
Investigators were able to link the two murders after they found out the bullet casings found on the crime scene were likely fired from the same firearm.
With the help of tips from the city’s Muslim community, investigators narrowed down the person of interest to Syed, who lives in Gibson and Carlisle in Southeast Albuquerque.
When the investigators reached Syed’s residence, they saw him leave in the car that was believed to be the one police put up for being related to the murders. After following him for a while, the police could stop him in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, and apprehend him.
After a day of the arrest, the authorities revealed that Mr. Syed, who arrived in the United States from Afghanistan some years ago, was the one who was involved in at least two murders that occurred in the area.
The 51-year-old is believed to be also possibly linked with another two murders during the time. Three of the four ambush shootings occurred in the last two weeks.
According to Police Chief Harold Medina, it was not clear whether the deaths were classified as hate crimes, serial killings, or both. The motive of the murders remains unclear as of now.
Also, the exact nature of the relationships between Syed and the four victims and the victims to one another remains unclear. An investigation is going on to link the nature and the reason for the crimes.
Muhammad Syed Had A History Of Violence
Muhammad Syed came to the United States from Afghanistan six years ago in 2016. However, just a year later, he had already been arrested for battery and domestic violence. In addition, he already had a criminal record in New Mexico.
Syed was living with his wife and children in Southeast Albuquerque. Initially, he worked as a truck driver but hasn’t been driving for a company in a long time.
In 2017, Syed was arrested for battery after he attacked his daughter’s boyfriend. It was revealed that Syed disagreed with the caste difference between his daughter and her boyfriend. However, the case was dismissed.
In 2018, Syed was accused of pulling her out by her hair after an argument with his wife in the car she was driving. Like the previous one, the case was also dismissed.
The same year, Syed was accused of hitting his wife and son with a large metal spoon. His son said that he routinely beat him and his mother. Yet, the case was also dismissed.
Muhammad Syed Jail Sentence And Mugshot
Till now, no jail sentence has been given to Muhammad Syed. Currently, he is in Albuquerque police custody, accused of the murder of at least two Muslim people.
The police released a mugshot of Muhammed Syed. A court case of Mr. Syed regarding the murders is set to be held later, which has not been fixed yet.
His family, speaking to the media, pleaded for his innocence. They said that they did not know the three victims.
Talking about the matter, Syed’s daughter Lubna said, “I know he is in custody, but I don’t think it’s true. I heard the news. I was just checking the news, but I don’t think it’s true.”