Mosque stabber shot by security guard; attacker Travaughn West arrested on assault and knife charges.

A stabbing occurred at the Masjid Al-Salaam mosque in Rock Hill, SC. A man stabbed another during a service, but a security guard, also a regular attendee, shot the attacker. The victim is expected to recover, and the mosque spokesperson stated that the incident does not appear to be a hate crime. Police arrested the attacker, Travaughn West, who was charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and possession of a knife during a crime of violence.

August 16, 2024
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