By Stefanie Dazio and Mariam Fam
Associated Press
Albuquerque police reported Tuesday the arrest of the "primary suspect" in the murders of four Muslim men in New Mexico's largest city.
The deaths have caused a wave of fear in Islamic communities in New Mexico and across the country;
The police did not clarify so far if they are hate crimes against Muslims.
"We traced the car that we believe was involved in the recent murder of a Muslim in Albuquerque," Police Chief Harold Medina reported on Twitter. "The driver was arrested and is the prime suspect in the murders," he added. .
Muhammed Afzaal Hussain, one of four Muslim men killed in New Mexico, in a photo dated August 3, 2022. JORDAN YUTZY / via REUTERS
No further information was available.
Police said there will be a report this Tuesday afternoon.
This is a developing story.
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