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Death threats target Madison Heights Islamic center in hate crime investigation
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Faraz Javed , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the investigation and the threatening calls are available from local news sources, including WXYZ Channel 7.
A hate crime investigation is underway in Madison Heights after an Islamic center received threatening messages. The American Islamic Community Center was targeted with two voicemails that contained explicit death threats. These calls were made just minutes apart and also included demands that worshippers leave the country.
Law enforcement is currently investigating the incident. Further details about the investigation and the threatening calls are available from local news sources, including WXYZ Channel 7.
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Category: safety Published: June 30, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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