Household, buddies keep in mind 28-year-old dentist shot and killed in El Cajon

EL CAJON, Calif. (KGTV) — Associates, household, and neighborhood members gathered Sunday night time in reminiscence of 28-year-old Dr. Benjamin Harouni, who was shot and killed final week whereas working at Smile Plus Dentistry along with his dad.

“I nonetheless can’t realize it in my thoughts,” stated Jacob Harouni, Benjamin’s brother. “It’ll take me some time to sit down down with it and perceive that is truly taking place.”

El Cajon police stated that on Thursday at round 4 p.m., 29-year-old Mohammed Abdulkareem entered the dentist’s workplace and shot three individuals. Harouni died on the scene, whereas the opposite two victims are at present in secure situation.

“I used to be in the course of my lounge. They known as me,” stated Sosan Zolfaghari, a household pal. “I needed to begin screaming. Simply screaming.”

Zolfaghari stated she is grappling with the loss. “Benjamin was at all times like my son. I noticed him rising. He was a tremendous child, filled with pleasure.”

Abdulkareem is now in custody, going through a number of felony expenses, together with one depend of homicide and two counts of tried homicide.

The El Cajon Police Division has discovered no proof suggesting the incident was a hate crime.

“I promise you I’ll dedicate my life to bringing peace on this world,” Jacob stated.