Houston Muslims have united to condemn the recent terrorist attack in New Orleans, which resulted in the death of 15 individuals and injured many more.
The attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and previously lived in Houston.
Community members expressed concern over potential Islamophobic reactions following the tragedy, recalling past incidents of increased hatred towards Muslims.
Organizations such as the Islamic Society of Greater Houston have denounced the attack, affirming it as an “atrocity” with no justification.
Law enforcement agencies are cautious about possible copycat or retaliatory attacks in the wake of this violence, as concerns rise nationwide.