Crime & Safety

'We Simply Cannot Normalize These Incidents': Suspected Arson Damages St. Paul Islamic Center

If arson, the fire would mark the sixth mosque attack in Minnesota in 2023 so far.

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said he is "disgusted" by the fire at Oromo American Twhid Islamic Center.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said he is "disgusted" by the fire at Oromo American Twhid Islamic Center. (CBS)

By CBS Minnesota Staff:

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The St. Paul Fire Department is investigating a suspected case of arson at an Islamic center early Wednesday.

Few details were initially available, but the fire is said to have happened at Oromo American Twhid Islamic center, which is on the 400 block of Dale Street. Crews responded at about 8:45 a.m. on a report of flames coming from the building.

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