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August 21, 2018 12:22
Virginia Man Charged With Threats at Mosque, Ramming Cars

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According to police, a man threatened to kill people at a mosque in northern Virginia and likewise rammed his car into other vehicles outside.

Fairfax County Police say in a news release that 22-year-old Zulqarnain Khan would face five felony counts and four misdemeanors after he was arrested Sunday night at the Masjid Noor Mosque in Springfield. The felony charges include counts of abduction, attempted malicious wounding and destruction of property.

Police say Khan was threatening to kill people he encountered, prevented some people from entering and forced others to leave. According to a news release, he rammed three cars, including one that was occupied.

No one was injured.

Khan was being held Monday without bond.

It was not clear if he had an attorney, and a phone number for him rang disconnected.

By Sowmya Sangam

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