Several shots were fired at a Fayetteville house of worship early Tuesday, according to police. Fayette County sheriff's deputies responded at the Ismaili Jamatkhana on Flatt Creek Trail just after 2 a.m.
Farida Nurani, a volunteer with the house of prayer, says the bullets pierced four separate windows in the back. She says extra security measures are now in place.
"It's a senseless act. I don't know what it means, but it's just -- we're just taking some extra steps to be careful," said Nurani.
Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb said that authorities canvassed a neighborhood that is behind the building.
"It could be a random act of violence. It could be a hate crime, but we're not confirming or denying that at this time," said Babb.
The sheriff said that the house of prayer has been at the location for five years without any problems. He says this appears to be an isolated incident. The representative from the house of prayer described the four bullet holes as an act of vandalism.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to call the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at (770)461-6353.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:02:13 GMT
It's just hair—so why not share a little for a great cause? Monday marks the 7th Annual It's Just Hair Cut-a-Thon at the Taylor Brooks Salon in Alpharetta, and you can help!
It's just hair—so why not share a little for a great cause? Monday marks the 7th Annual It's Just Hair Cut-a-Thon at the Taylor Brooks Salon in Alpharetta, and you can help!
Monday, May 20 2013 8:25 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:25:27 GMT
It's the time of year when high school students are graduating and getting ready to begin their college years.
It's the time of year when high school students are graduating and getting ready to begin their college years. Twelve Gwinnett County seniors honored with the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship will go to college for free, and five of them are from Mountain View High School.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:24:30 GMT
Rising flood waters trapped horses inside a Sandy Springs stable on Sunday afternoon. Rescue teams were called to Summit Equestrian Solutions on River Run around 4 p.m.
Rising flood waters trapped horses inside a Sandy Springs stable on Sunday afternoon. Rescue teams were called to Summit Equestrian Solutions on River Run around 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:10:38 GMT
On a day filled with nasty storms and heavy rains, there is a bright spot. A Suwanee police officer is being credited with saving the life of a baby bunny that was swept away by flood waters.
On a day filled with nasty storms and heavy rains, there is a bright spot. A Suwanee police officer is being credited with saving the life of a baby bunny that was swept away by flood waters during Sunday's downpour.
(Photo by George Franco/myfoxatlanta)
