2 Dead In Shooting At Muhammad Art Exhibit In Garland
By: American Decency Staff
Two suspects opened fire outside the Curtis Culwell Center during a Muhammad art exhibit in Garland. CBS 11 was there to report on the exhibit before the chaos ensued. Reporter Gabriel Roxas and a CBS 11 camera team were in the building during the gunfire. Our team, exhibit organizers and attendees were all placed in lock down.
The Garland event, called the “First Annual Muhammad Art Exhibit and Contest,” took place where the “Stand with the Prophet” conference was held in January. The event was hosted by Pamela Geller, Mideast Expert and Editor at Atlas Shrugs, and the American Freedom Defense Initiative. It featured adaptations of the Islamic prophet. There were approximately 200 attendees.
Just before midnight Sunday, Governor Greg Abbot of Texas issued the following statement:
“Texas officials are actively investigating to determine the cause and scope of the senseless attack in Garland, Texas. This is a crime that was quickly ended thanks to the swift action by Garland law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers remain with all those affected tonight.”
