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California mosque hit by several gunshots

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Southern California authorities say a mosque in the desert city of Coachella was struck by gunfire.

 

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department says a report of shots fired was received at 5:01 a.m. Tuesday and responding officers determined that several shots struck the Islamic Society of Coachella Valley building and a vehicle. No injuries were reported, however. A Sheriff's Department statement says the incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime.

 

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