MAYOR STATEMENT REGARDING ASSAULT AFTER EID AL-ADHA PRAYER SERVICE

Published on June 28, 2023

HARTFORD, CONN (June 28, 2023) – Today, following the news that an individual physically attacked Representative Maryam Khan, Mayor Bronin released the following statement:

“I was in attendance at the Eid al-Adha prayer service with Representative Khan this morning, and it was a beautiful, peaceful gathering of families coming together in faith and community.  I’m deeply troubled by the assault that she endured following the prayer service.  Hartford Police have the suspect in custody and they are investigating the attack.  I spoke with Representative Khan this afternoon and am deeply sorry for what she and her family experienced today, on what should have been a day of joy and celebration.”

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