The arrest of 30 year old Antonio Lewis in connection with the April 19 slaying of a Lexington pizza delivery worker is calming some fears among area Muslims. The body of Salahuddin Jitmoud was found with knife wounds in the breezeway of a Lexington apartment complex. University of Kentucky Muslim Student Association President Layla Suleiman says the way Jitmoud was killed prompted concern. "I think that, just the way he died and the way he was murdered, it made us think like it just seemed very personal," said Suleiman.
Lexington police have indicated that robbery appears to be the motive for the killing. Suleiman says the tragic crime could result in more open dialogue among all citizens. "We need to start these conversations on our campus," she said. "We need to be a resource for everyone, not just Muslims, to make sure that our campus is the safest place we can be."
The next court appearance for Lewis is set for May 7. ?
