Wire›2026 04 28›Family In Deep Agony Says Imam At Funeral For 16 Year Old Boy From Syria Fatally

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Family in 'deep agony,' says imam at funeral for 16-year-old boy from Syria fatally shot at Hamilton mall

The funeral for a 16-year-old Hamilton boy killed on the weekend took place at Hamilton Mountain Mosque Monday, with over 100 people attending. Abrar Mechmechia, a trauma counsellor supporting the teen's family, said the Syrian community is grieving alongside them.

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Family in 'deep agony,' says imam at funeral for 16-year-old boy from Syria fatally shot at Hamilton mallThe funeral for a 16-year-old Hamilton boy killed on the weekend took place at Hamilton Mountain Mosque Monday, with over 100 people attending. Abrar Mechmechia, a trauma counsellor supporting the teen's family, said the Syrian community is grieving alongside them.
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