Imam killed outside Newark mosque remembered at funeral service

Hassan Sharif was discovered in his car with multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday, according to authorities.

News 12 Staff

Jan 6, 2024, 5:36 PM

Updated 279 days ago

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Family, friends and community members gathered at the Nia Masjid and Community Center to attend a funeral for a Newark imam who was fatally shot outside of his mosque this week.
Hassan Sharif was discovered in his car with multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday, according to authorities.
Sharif will be buried in East Hanover, according to the mosque.