KSL TV: A 6-year-old Palestinian-American was stabbed 26 times for being Muslim, police say

Written by: HOLLY YAN, BRAD PARKS, LAUREN MASCARENHAS AND VIRGINIA LANGMAID, CNN

Shahin’s serious injuries prevented her from attending her son’s funeral Monday, said Ahmed Rehab, executive director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Chicago office. In accordance with tradition, deceased Muslims are buried as soon as possible after death.