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Group Tied to Islamic State Plotted Fatal 2021 Mississauga Restaurant Shooting: Crown

May 24, 2024, 09:30 PM

A group allegedly tied to the Islamic State plotted a fatal restaurant shooting in Ontario, according to the Crown. The incident, which occurred in 2021 in Mississauga, resulted in the death of 25-year-old Naim Akl. Reports indicate that Akl became a target after discovering the group's loyalties and intending to report them to authorities. The Crown asserts that the fatal shooting was motivated by Akl's perceived betrayal of ISIS supporters.