ISIS linked to Texas shooting free speech rally, Elton Simpson, Nadir Soofi
ISIS militants claimed responsibility for a shooting that occurred outside a Texas art show which left a security guard was wounded and the two attackers were killed by police. Both Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi were linked to Muslim extremist groups.
The tweet also said Simpson and his fellow attacker had pledged allegiance to “Amirul Mu’mineen,” which means “the leader of the faithful.” CNN terrorism analyst Paul Cruickshank said that probably refers to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi.
Earlier, Simpson had asked his readers on Twitter to follow an ISIS propagandist.
After the shooting, the same propagandist tweeted: “Allahu Akbar!!!! 2 of our brothers just opened fire.”
Mohammed Art Exhibit event in Garland was targeted in a similar fashion as the Charlie Hebdo attack because the images of their “prophet” is considered blasphemy.
Authorities knew of no indication the two planned to launch Sunday’s attack, another law enforcement official said.
[…] Geller has also been attacked by moderate Muslims and leftists/media because she has no remorse for the death of the gunmen: Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi. […]