![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/dad-randomly-shot-dead-by-gunman-on-scooter-as-he-headed-to-mosque-to-pray/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1_handoutJPG.jpg&description=Homod Ali Saeidi, the 86-year-old who died in a mass shooting in Queens, New York City on Saturday, was a respected member of his community, according to his son, Ahmed Alsaedi A dad-of-six was randomly shot dead by gunman on scooter as he headed to mosque to pray, it has emerged. An 86-year-old man was tragically killed when a man on a scooter shot him in the back while he was on his way to pray at a mosque in Queens, New York City. The victim, Homod Ali Saeidi, was a beloved father and a respected member of his community, his son, Ahmed Alsaedi, said. The alleged shooter, Thomas Abreu, was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and gun charges for his violent rampage that targeted four people, while the motive of the 25-year-old alleged gunman was unknown, police said. Mr Saeidi, who was the only fatality, reportedly had a daily routine of running and visiting the park before going to the mosque. The son of the deceased expressed his heartbreak and devastation over the tragic incident. He told the New York Post, "My heart is broken, my family is all devastated. We can't believe something like that would happen to an 86-year-old man. It's terrible." Mr Saeidi had immigrated to the United States from Yemen in 1962, seeking a better life and opportunities. He worked as a farmer, owned grocery stores, and had interests in real estate before retiring. Family was paramount to him, and he was known for his cheerful nature and generosity, according to his son. The grieving son expressed frustration that the police were unable to prevent the senseless killing and called for stronger measures to combat rising crime rates in New York City. The family plans to lay Mr Saeidi to rest in Spring Valley, New Jersey. Police arrested Abreu without incident Saturday. The New York Police Department pulled an image of the gunman from video and sent it to officers, who spotted him a couple of hours after the first shooting, police said. Police confiscated a scooter and a 9){kind=link}
Homod Ali Saeidi, the 86-year-old who died in a mass shooting in Queens, New York City on Saturday, was a respected member of his community, according to his son, Ahmed Alsaedi
A dad-of-six was randomly shot dead by gunman on scooter as he headed to mosque to pray, it has emerged.
An 86-year-old man was tragically killed when a man on a scooter shot him in the back while he was on his way to pray at a mosque in Queens, New York City. The victim, Homod Ali Saeidi, was a beloved father and a respected member of his community, his son, Ahmed Alsaedi, said.
The alleged shooter, Thomas Abreu, was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and gun charges for his violent rampage that targeted four people, while the motive of the 25-year-old alleged gunman was unknown, police said.
Mr Saeidi, who was the only fatality, reportedly had a daily routine of running and visiting the park before going to the mosque. The son of the deceased expressed his heartbreak and devastation over the tragic incident.