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Sikh man in US was targeted because of his ethnic origin: Cop
By PTI  |   Published: 10th March 2017 01:38 PM  | 

WASHINGTON: A Sikh man shot outside his home in Washington state by a partially-masked gunman shouting "go back to your own country" was targeted because of his ethnic origin, authorities have said as they announced a reward of up to USD 6,000 for anyone providing a lead in the case.     

US national Deep Rai, 39, was working on his vehicle outside his home in Kent on March 3 when he was approached by a stranger, who first argued with Rai, and then shot him in the arm.     

"The account provided by the victim suggests that he was targeted because of his ethnic origin," Kent Police chief Ken Thomas told reporters yesterday, adding "Hateful acts are not acceptable."     

Nearly a week after the shooting that stoked fears among the Indian-American community, the police released the sketch of the shooter. Thomas said the lone white shooter make, about six-feet tall, medium built and between 35-40 years of age.     

On the day of the shooting, he was wearing a dark-coloured or black hoodie in addition to dark coloured clothing. The lower portion of his face was covered with a mask.   

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http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/wash-police-fbi-public-shooting-sikh-man-article-1.2993768



Not only is it obviously bad, they don't even know a Sikh from a Muslim.

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Re: Sikh man in US was targeted because of his ethnic origin: Cop
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2017, 05:33:08 pm »
Not only is it obviously bad, they don't even know a Sikh from a Muslim.

Sikhs were assaulted soon after 9/11, too.
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Re: Sikh man in US was targeted because of his ethnic origin: Cop
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2017, 05:46:49 pm »
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/wash-police-fbi-public-shooting-sikh-man-article-1.2993768



Not only is it obviously bad, they don't even know a Sikh from a Muslim.

A truly ignorant misconception, most likely by a Trump Davidian, or whatever sect of liberal this ninja jackass comes from.

Sikhs are Muslim slayers.

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Re: Sikh man in US was targeted because of his ethnic origin: Cop
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2017, 05:50:51 pm »
A truly ignorant misconception, most likely by a Trump Davidian, or whatever sect of liberal this ninja jackass comes from.

Sikhs are Muslim slayers.

If that is true; which it probably isn't, Trump supporters can be proud they've saved babies, truly being pro-li9fe. Can't say the same for others.

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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2017, 06:01:52 pm »
The Sikh was only shot in the arm; so who knows how this will work out. He is expected to fully recover.