An imam identified as Hassan Sharif was fatally shot outside of a mosque in Newark, New Jersey on Jan. 3, 2024. (Source: Screenshot - ABC News)

Imam killed outside New Jersey mosque, shooter remains on the loose

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NEWARK, N.J. — An imam shot outside of a mosque in Newark on Wednesday morning died from his injuries, authorities said.

Immediate news of the imam being shot outside of a mosque sparked worries about a possible hate crime.

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said the evidence investigators received didn’t indicate a motive related to bias or terrorism.

The New Jersey imam, identified as Hassan Sharif, was critically wounded after he was shot outside of the mosque. He was transported to a hospital where he later died.

Authorities said the shooter remained on the loose Wednesday afternoon.

More on the fatal shooting and manhunt for the suspect.

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