Smile Plus Dentistry & Orthodontics Dr. Benjamin Harouni Died: Dr. Benjamin Harouni at his dental practice in San Diego was shot dead at the hands of one of his patients, Mohammed Abdulkareem. Benjamin was an inaugural member of the StandWithUs high school internship program in 2012.
The 29-year-old Mohammed Abdulkareem was taken into custody following the shooting death of the Jewish dentist at his SmilePlus Dentistry office in the El Cajon, San Diego, area. He is accused of pulling a pistol and shooting two people: a male in his 40s and a 28-year-old receptionist named Yareli Carrillo. One of the victims was shot in the leg.
Around 9:30 p.m., in the Downtown San Diego area, Abdulkareem was captured close to Balboa Park.
Abdulkareem was a displeased patient who, according to the authorities, had rented a U-Haul pickup vehicle just one hour prior to the shooting.
Friends’ thoughts and prayers are with Benjamin’s family in the wake of this tragic event.
“Today, my heart shattered into a million pieces as I received the devastating news that my dear friend, a Persian Jewish dentist, was shot and killed inside his dentistry in San Diego at the young age of 29 simply because of his faith. Antisemitism is real. I’m furious and heartbroken.”
Benjamin was youthful, intelligent, creative, and endowed with a kind heart. He had it all. His friends and relatives are unable to process his terrible death and are overcome with feelings of anger and sadness.
He was a lighthouse in this planet as well as a friend. He was the best because of his generosity, his humor, and his steadfast spirit.
Benjamin’s light will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, and he will be sorely missed.
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