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The Intercontinental in Kabul was Afghanistan's first luxury hotel. Once the site of legendary parties, the hotel is now in the hands of the Taliban, and their fighters are supposed to work with outsiders.
Police official says sectarian animus by the suspect towards his fellow Muslim victims may have played a role in the violence.
The killings have sent ripples of fear through Islamic communities in New Mexico and beyond and fueled a race to find who was responsible.
“This came as a surprise. It is very sad to see this happen within. We were all so concerned for the safety of our families of the community, of the children,” said Sabhia Quraishi, a member of the Shura council at the Islamic Center of New Mexico.
Suspect identified as 51-year-old Muhammad Syed, who is also a Muslim; he has been charged with 2 of the homicides.