Pakistani university student shot dead in Chicago
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A Pakistani student enrolled in Loyola University was fatally shot in Chicago on Friday during an attempted robbery, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Accompanied by his brother, 23-year-old Mutahir Rauf was walking by 1300 block of West Albion Avenue in Roger Park neighbourhood, when he was stopped by two men on foot, a block from the varsity’s campus.
According to police, the robbers pulled out a gun and ordered the brothers to hand over their belongings.
Rauf protested and allegedly tried to grab hold of the gun. He was fatally shot in the head and chest in the scuffle that followed.
The attackers managed to flee the scene unharmed Rauf’s brother reported.
Loyola University verified the incident in a statement on the university’s official website.
"We are deeply saddened by this tragic situation, and we ask that you keep this student’s family in your thoughts and prayers."
No arrests have been made as yet.
In a further update, the university said:
"The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is the lead investigatory agency, and detectives are actively looking for information that will lead to the identification and arrest of the two offenders of this horrific crime. According to the CPD report, the offenders are described as follows:
Offender #1 – male, black, 18-20 years of age, wearing a black ski mask and a black hoodie
Offender #2 – male, black or Hispanic, 18-20 years of age, wearing a black knit cap and a black hoodie"
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Dec 07, 2014 04:58pm
Heartfelt condolences to his family at this tragic incident. May Allah give him eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace. May Allah give his family the courage and strength to bear this loss. Aameen.
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Dec 07, 2014 05:04pm
peaceful USA.....
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Dec 07, 2014 05:11pm
In US, night shifts, in a grocery store like 7-11, chances are you will come across robbery attempt, and loose life. America is not a safe country as people think, there are lot of drive by shootings.
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Dec 07, 2014 05:19pm
This is the most stupid thing one can do to resist, you can get anything back, but life. It is wise to handover if you are in this kind of situation. May Allah raise his ranks in heaven, and give beautiful patience to his immediate family and freinds.
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Dec 07, 2014 05:20pm
Very sad .culprit should b punished
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Dec 07, 2014 05:27pm
Inalillahi wa inna ileihi rajeon.
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Dec 07, 2014 05:30pm
Will he get the same coverage as Daniel Pearl?
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Dec 07, 2014 05:39pm
sad indeed,racism must go like zionism. RIP poor soul.Condolence to the family of the person who lost his dear one.
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Dec 07, 2014 05:42pm
RIP, sad demise of a student with dreams!
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Dec 07, 2014 05:45pm
This is so sad. What's the difference now between Chicago and Karachi?
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Dec 07, 2014 05:48pm
Very sad bit of news. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to his parents and family.
Unfortunately we Indians and Pakistani's can't do a Ferguson protest. Whenever any of our brethren are killed in USA. Talk about the oldest democracy.
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Dec 07, 2014 05:48pm
With deep sorrow and grief i express my condolence to the affected family. May god grant him the heaven. Aameen. And grant the family courage to bear this great loss. The robbers turned murderer must be arrested and given exemplary punishment to ensure safety of others
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Dec 07, 2014 05:49pm
In a situation like this just give up your possessions and try to walk away. Its not worth a fight unless you are also armed.
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Dec 07, 2014 05:49pm
RIP
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Dec 07, 2014 05:59pm
May Allah subhan wa taala bless the deceased and forgive sins.
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Dec 07, 2014 06:05pm
so sad news, may Allah give him jannat.
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Dec 07, 2014 06:08pm
Very sad. Student dying this way. No place is safe. RIP.
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Dec 07, 2014 06:09pm
Anyway why are you going to USA since you don't like US, Go to China for education.
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Dec 07, 2014 06:14pm
@Acer You are right, there is no difference between Karachi and Chicago for Pakistanis. They are treated same way allover the world.
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Dec 07, 2014 06:27pm
Its a stupidity to resist against such kind of criminals. Poor soul.
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Dec 07, 2014 06:34pm
A very sad affair.One can say 'THIS IS AMERICA' where there is no law.
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Dec 07, 2014 06:48pm
I can't believe you guys are using this sad and unfortunate occasion to lambast US and evaluating the coverage it will get. Will that do anything for his family ? Why do we think this has anything to do with racism? He was at the wrong place at the wrong time. This country is not devoid of violent crimes. Everybody knows that.
RIP brother.
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Dec 07, 2014 06:49pm
Lesson: Just give up everything and walk away. May his soul rest in peace.
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Dec 07, 2014 07:06pm
No amount of money is worth losing one's life. Tragic to see a young man gets his life cut short like this. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.
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Dec 07, 2014 07:13pm
University students in US are repeatedly told by authorities not to resist in such incidents and to give your wallet and valuables as your life is worth much more than that. Police usually catch the criminals within a few days using street cameras and other surveillance techniques. Parents should advice their children not to play hero if a gun is aimed at them especially by a cocaine high thug. Condolences to the family and friends.
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Dec 07, 2014 07:20pm
Should never resist in such cases. Better to handover the belongings. Best is to keep small amounts in pocket while out. Such cases can happen anywhere.
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Dec 07, 2014 07:29pm
Very sad news particularly as he was a young Pakistani about to make his future, but our prayers go out to his family. We salute his bravery, only a Pakistani, stands up to what he thinks is right and he was not going to hustle him. He represents the true Pakistan spirit.
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Dec 07, 2014 07:40pm
Very very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends. He received a degree in psychology with a double major in science in human culture. He was completing post-baccalaureate pre-medical courses at Loyola. Such a big loss. May his family find strength to bear this tragedy.
Mutahir.....rest in peace. This world lost one great soul.
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Dec 07, 2014 07:43pm
Tragic. First rule the average American learns from the Police is never fight the mugger, give them what they want. This kid made the mistake of fighting and lost.
And Akil Akhtar you show your ignorance, please name one country where there aren't murders and robberies?
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Dec 07, 2014 08:10pm
Pakistani students should leave USA for their security and return to motherland.
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Dec 07, 2014 08:11pm
May he rest in peace. My daughter lived on Albion while attending Loyola; we always prayed for her safety and security. Loyola is a very favored Institution for many Indian/Pakistani-American Students. It is generally a safe area, however, petty crimes do happen everywhere. Mutahir was a bodybuilder, however, It would have been wise to give up the money and wallet instead of resisting it. Loyola and Chicago Police take these crimes very seriously and culprits will be caught. May ALLAH give the family the strength to endure this sad loss of life of their loved one.
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Dec 07, 2014 08:19pm
@Dr Carla ......yes ,why go to an uncivilised country, seems the West is still an outlaw country.People we should study and live in the cradle of the civilisation!
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Dec 07, 2014 08:24pm
Brave Pakistani, our prayers go out to his family
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Dec 07, 2014 08:26pm
It is very sad.
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Dec 07, 2014 08:26pm
Very unfortunate incident. My prayers are for the victim and his survivors.
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Dec 07, 2014 08:29pm
@pakistani --- this is robbery gone bad. Not a racism issue. You dont have a clue of life in US. Everyone loves to use race card.
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Dec 07, 2014 08:37pm
@riz --- sometimes using some common sense is better than showing bravery. In this scenario look at the result of bravery.
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Dec 07, 2014 08:51pm
May his soul rest in eternal peace.He should have given the belonging.I feel it as i was robbed at a gun point in a liquor store 6 months ago.Its a mental rape for any normal people.Us is not at all a safe place.People think that everything is all well here.
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Dec 07, 2014 09:01pm
RIP
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Dec 07, 2014 09:06pm
Very tragic.. Poor fellow victim of US dream. God may give strenght to his family to cope this big loss
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Dec 07, 2014 09:38pm
Sad incident. Many Indian and Pakistani students live in very cheap ghettos as they can't afford rents in other places. Gun carrying is legal in America, and police can't control violence in certain neighborhoods.
Also one should never resist to robbers, their goal is not to kill but to rob you. One should not be in wrong place at wrong time.
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Dec 07, 2014 10:09pm
Sad. Tragic. Senseless story of a young man trying to get an education.
Love and compassion for his family is sent today from this Canadian. Rest in peace my brother.
Gordon D. Walker: Artist, Writer, and Citizen of the World.
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Dec 07, 2014 10:48pm
Our condolences... very sad.
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Dec 08, 2014 12:16am
There is hidden racism here, as these kind of robbers target immigrant people as they put little resistance, hence they are easy targets. As someone commented give a little and save life, but he was brave one to fight. Criminals are criminals, but if you see gun, better loose some bucks than life.
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Dec 08, 2014 01:27am
Alas the American dream, or is it to show that the blacks who are protesting are killers
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Dec 08, 2014 01:35am
@Abrar - I think they are two different issues my friend.
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Dec 08, 2014 01:36am
@Fawad I totally agree with you on the part where Indo/Pakistani people are targeted by thugs because in America general thought is that we have lots of money. As far as not putting up resistance, I don't know because in situations like this the real side of you comes out (fight or flight) I have been in couple of these situations and ended up fighting back afterwards you do think to yourself what was I thinking. Sad end though.
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Dec 08, 2014 01:39am
@J Malik Fight or flight syndrome. Not everyone is wired the same way. Some us fight back and know the end result might just be death. Lot of times people are fed up with these muggers because its a daily occurrence in Chicago and New York. We don't know how many times before this poor soul was robbed.
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Dec 08, 2014 02:11am
@Abrar Pakistani must bycott and quit the US as long as they don't get coverage like Daniel Pearl. and we won't any single $ US aid as long as he doesn't get coverage like Daniel.
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Dec 08, 2014 02:52am
RIP
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Dec 08, 2014 02:58am
COndolences to the famils. This is indeed very sad news.
WHy is it that only black men are involved in such crimes all the time. ANd then they complain that they are the target of prejudice.
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Dec 08, 2014 03:10am
I offer the bereaved family condolences and offenders must be caught and punished unconditionally.
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Dec 08, 2014 03:25am
incident happened in Abudhabi was done by extremists and in chiccago by psychological retired person?
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Dec 08, 2014 04:00am
This is not racism. Unemployed black youth committing crimes on easy targets. I have been robbed once in Milwaukee. Never resist an armed robbery. It is not worth taking a chance.
May Allah give patience to the grieving family.
Innalillahi wa inna eleihi rajeon.
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Dec 08, 2014 05:16am
What a waste of life my heartfelt condolences to the family. May Allah forgive his shortcomings and give family the courage to bear this loss.
Killers will be tracked and punished that is rest assured. The justice prevails in USA but again what a waste of life.
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Dec 08, 2014 06:03am
Inna lillah e wa inna elahe rajoon.
A brave guy of the land. May Allah rest his soul in eternal peace.
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Dec 08, 2014 07:41am
It doesnt seems a simple robbery case.He was targeted being a Pakistani.police will never find his murderers like in the case of Ali fakhri son of renowned actor jamil fakhri.
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Dec 08, 2014 07:58am
@Laddoo No amount of money is worth losing one's life. Tragic to see a young man gets his life cut short like this. Thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.
Have you considered instant emotions and a sense of Justice? He was just a young man. Do not blame the victim. And for those that defend US here - it is just indefeasible. US has much much higher murder rate than India or Pakistan. In the subcontinent, Bangladesh has the lowest number of the three. US has a problem in this area and is answerable.
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Dec 08, 2014 08:00am
@Zak Very sad news particularly as he was a young Pakistani about to make his future, but our prayers go out to his family. We salute his bravery, only a Pakistani, stands up to what he thinks is right and he was not going to hustle him. He represents the true Pakistan spirit.
Looks like this is the only time I shall agree with you in this forum, regards.
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Dec 08, 2014 08:06am
@J Malik @pakistani --- this is robbery gone bad. Not a racism issue. You dont have a clue of life in US. Everyone loves to use race card.
Yes, J Malik, it is about racism - not of the victim and the perpetrators, but about why the perpetrators were Afro-american and Latino? Why there are so many criminals among them, particularly the Afro-american ones? Time for US to answer.
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Dec 08, 2014 09:21am
Very sad, may his soul rest in peace.
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Dec 08, 2014 09:48am
@logic --- well then move out of the areas where you will be mugged. I did moved out of Queens.
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Dec 08, 2014 10:40am
It's a devastating news for a teacher and student like me. I had the same experience while I was in Houston, Texas. It's never been wise to wrestle with a gunman. May Allah be with the remaining of Mutahir's family and grant Mutahir magfirah and Jannat.
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Dec 08, 2014 11:13am
@Sunil Some Of the most dangerous Cities on earth are in USA, yet they all blame Pakistan.
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Dec 08, 2014 12:53pm
@Shazzay :: VAST Majority of the people on Earth will not want to visit or come to Pakistan (remember, there is no international cricket in Pakistan) and Millions and Millions of people ALL OVER THE WORLD would like to get the chance to have a Visa to come to America and settle down in in the USA. This is the fact. Care to dispute that?
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Dec 08, 2014 01:15pm
@Zak Yeah. Like Pakistan is standing up to USA looking for the next handout.
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Dec 08, 2014 02:55pm
Since there is gun culture, let the indian and Pak students too carry the guns for protection. RIP my brother.
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Dec 08, 2014 07:02pm
@Fawad - WRONG. Robbers are equal opportunity sinners. They don't discriminate, they attack anyone who can be targeted within their reach.
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Dec 08, 2014 10:34pm
@Shazzay how did you come to that conclusion ? South Africa has highest murder rate in the world, followed by some of the central american states and probably Pakistan also. Ever read Pakistani news ?
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Dec 09, 2014 03:00am
@Sunil when ur time of death approaches u r not safe in any part of the world
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Dec 09, 2014 11:16am
@Faraz Correct, particularly since it is so safe in the motherland!
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Dec 09, 2014 11:24am
@Dr Carla You really are fanning the flames aren't you? The US has its share of crime...and there is little that the authorities can do about it. Karachi has deteriorated to the point of no return...and for a born and bred Karachiite it breaks my heart to see where my city has gone. Believe it or not there are a lot of peace loving Pakistani's too...lets not go all racial!
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Dec 09, 2014 05:08pm
Heartfelt condolences to his family at this tragic incident. May Allah give him eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace. May Allah give his family the courage and strength to bear this loss. Aameen.Very sad
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Dec 09, 2014 08:11pm
Very sad. A young life destroyed, heartfelt sorrow for the family and loved ones. The USA is a strange country to understand when it comes to its gun laws which belong to past centuries. A super power, with brilliant education, brilliant minded people, innovation in new technologies and so on; yet it is easy peasy to by glocks, automatics, guns of all kinds in malls and stores all over the nation. As young as three year olds shoot the mother dead, or a professional trainer of killing who is training a child is shot dead by her, school children killed again and again by disgruntled teenagers; innumerable tragic cases that boggle the mind. Yet, all the killing is taken within their stride. No way will the gun laws be modified in any manner, the industry ensures Washington DC is bought through lobbying. One would expect such in under developed countries where life seems to be cheap, not in the USA....
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Dec 10, 2014 02:31am
in this situation never confront the robbers never try to look at their face just hand them what ever they demand infect always keep 40 or 50 dollars on you so to satisfy the robber that he did not waste his time these are life saving tips.
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Dec 10, 2014 07:51am
Inhumane. Act. Tragic loss of precious life
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