“This horrific act of hate has no place in America, and stands against our fundamental values: freedom from fear for how we pray, what we believe and who we are.” “The child’s Palestinian Muslim family came to America seeking what we all seek – a refuge to live, learn and pray in peace,” the president said.
Joe Biden said he was “shocked and sickened” by the attack. Despite the suspect not providing a statement to detectives, personnel were able to gather enough information through interviews and evidence to formally charge Joseph Czuba with numerous criminal offenses,” said the sheriff’s office in a statement.Ĭzuba was charged with murder, two counts of hate crimes and other offenses. “Joseph Czuba did not make any statements to detectives regarding his involvement in this heinous attack. The suspect was identified as 71-year-old Joseph M Czuba and police said he was the property’s landlord.
