Usaama Rahim, 26, is shot and killed by a Boston police officer and an FBI agent.
June 2, 2015
The Roslindale resident is shot after allegedly drawing a knife and advancing on the officers outside a CVS at 4600 Washington Street. It is subsequently revealed that Rahim had been plotting to behead law enforcement officers. At his funeral on June 5, 2015, Rahim’s brother declares, “I ask Allah to forgive Usaama for his mistakes, and he had mistakes. And you have them and I have them. I ask Allah to forgive you your mistakes. This is who we are as a people. . . Thank you for your regard and your respect and your prayers. God bless you all, God bless the country. And Boston Strong once more.”
Sources
- Boston Globe