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GoFundMe Raises $1 Million for Family of Murdered

Uber Eats Driver as Teen Jailed for the Crime

n By Danielle LaZoellner guilty to second-degree murder in
June.
Washington, DC: A GoFundMe “I never meant to do it,” the
was set up for the family of an Uber teenager said in court on Tuesday,
Eats driver after he was killed dur- adding, “I will change,” according
ing an armed hijacking – and it has to The Washington Post.
raised more than $1 million. The other teenager, who was
Mohammad Anwar, 66, of 15 at the time of the crime, also re-
Springfield, Virginia, was working ceived the same sentence.
in Washington DC on 23 March During her sentencing, the
when two teenage girls assaulted 15-year-old told Mr Anwar’s fam-
the man with a stun gun and at- ily, “No matter how much stuff I’ve
tempted to steal his car, according been through, I would never inten-
to police. tionally murder someone,” accord-
The two girls, ages 13 and 15 ing to The Washington Post.
at the time of the incident, jumped Police have not publicly iden-
into Mr Anwar’s Honda Accord in tified the teenagers due to their age.
Washington DC’s Navy Yard and Mr Anwar’s daughter spoke
drove off with it while the man out against the two children fol-
clung to the side of the vehicle. lowing the 15-year-old’s sentenc-
They crashed the car, and the ing.
man, who was married with three “I cannot move past that side-
adult children and four grandchil- walk on N Street on March 23rd,
dren, died from the incident. where he lay broken, while one of
“Mohammad Anwar was a you was only concerned about your
hard-working Pakistani immigrant phone,” she said, Washington’s Top
who came to the United States to News reported. “You broke most of
create a better life for him and his Late Mr Anwar’s daughter spoke out against the two girls following the 15-year-old’s sentencing. “I cannot move past that side- the bones in his body. No amount
family,” the GoFundMe page states. walk on N Street on March 23rd, where he lay broken, while one of you was only concerned about your phone,” she said, Wash- of years you spend in any facil-
“He was simply at work yesterday ington’s Top News reported ity can ever make you go through
evening, providing for his family, even one per cent of that pain.”
when his life was tragically taken raised for the family since starting at the time of the incident, was or- DC’s Department of Youth Reha- She added: “I can never, and
in an appalling act of violence.” the fundraiser three months ago. dered by a judge on Tuesday to re- bilitation Services until she turns will never, forgive you for the pain
More than $1 million has been One girl, who was 13 years old main in the custody of Washington 21. This came after she pleaded you caused him.” – Independent
Keeping Pools Free of Hidden Electrical Hazards Professor Muhammad Hanif California to Require
Virginia State University

Passes away Masks at School

n By Colleen Shalby
he new school year in Cali-
fornia will start with stu-
Tdents and teachers wearing
masks, state officials announced
Friday, staking out a cautious po-
sition on a day when new federal
guidelines stressed the importance
of fully reopening schools and rec-
ommended masks only for those
who are not vaccinated.
As part of a multilayered ap-
Prof. Muhammed Hanif, a pro- proach to limit the spread of COV-
fessor of computer science at College ID-19, those who are not vaccinated
n By Paul Netter and forensic consultant. proper grounding essential. of Engineering & Technology, Vir- should wear masks indoors — and
“Bonding would be the big- “There’s a saying that the pool ginia State University (VSU), passed schools, health departments or states
uch like a game of F-I-S- gest issue because that’s the one that is the best ground in the neighbor- away on July 9, 2021, in Karachi. He may continue to require masks on
H, swimming pool own- people don’t see,” said English, who hood,” said English. “So, if you have was visiting Karachi to see his sib- campus, the Centers for Disease
Mers should perform a task serves Orange County and San Di- a pool and your neighbors don’t, all lings. Control and Prevention said.
that others should repeat. ego. “Bonding needs to be complete the electricity that goes down those Muhammad Hanif received his California has opted for a safety
But, unlike the handstand in and is a big issue with older pools grounding rods is going to end up in MSc (Applied Physics: 1985) degree standard that is likely to be more cau-
the water that players attempt to because people tend to move their your pool, which is OK if everything from the University of Karachi and tious than in many other states.
avoid elimination in the swimming equipment, move the junction boxes is working properly and at the same pursued his graduate studies at City “We’re going to start with a re-
pool game, there’s no balancing act and convert from copper to plastic voltage.” University New York. Professor Mo- quirement K through 12 that the year
required to keep pools safe from pipes.” Permanent or storable pools hammad Hanif was declared as one begins with masks,” said California
hidden electrical hazards that could Qualified pool contractors like should never be built or set up un- of the best computer science profes- Health and Human Services Secre-
lead to shock injuries and even death English will not only ensure proper derneath power lines. If this exists, sors at VSU by his students. He was tary Mark Ghaly. “At the outset of the
this summer. bonding of existing systems, they there are clearance requirements and instrumental in establishing the Pe- new year, students should be able to
What is required is an annual will also assure that add-ons like pool owners should consult SCE’s tersburg Muslim Center (Masjid Al- walk into school without worrying
inspection performed by a licensed metal handrails and the legs of slides Local Planning at 800-655-4555 or Huda) in Petersburg, Virginia, and about whether they will feel different
electrician or pool contractor. are bonded too. their local inspection agency. later served as its president. or singled out for being vaccinated or
“Swimming pool, spa and hot Bonding, however, isn’t the Electronic appliances and de- May Allah SWT bless his soul unvaccinated — treating all kids the
tub inspections are especially impor- only thing that needs to be complete vices are also strongly discouraged and assign him a high station in Janet same will support a calm and sup-
tant and should only be performed to avoid the serious injuries and around pools or any water and ul Firdous. Ameen. portive school environment.”
by licensed professionals,” said An- more than 33 reported electrocu- should be kept at least 20 to 30 feet He added: “And we think that’s
drew Martinez, vice president of tions that the Consumer Products away from the water’s edge. or near swimming pools. very consistent with what the CDC
Safety, Security and Business Resil- Safety Commission says have oc- “Swimming pool, hot tub and • Stay far away from pow- outlined.”
iency at Southern California Edison. curred in pools and spas since 2002. spa electrical injuries are 100% pre- er lines with high-powered water The CDC guidelines also em-
“Licensed professionals will ensure Equally important and required by ventable,” said Martinez. “However, squirters. phasized the importance of offering
that life-saving devices are present the National Electrical Code is that all electrical equipment must be in- • Carry long-handled clean- in-person learning to all after pan-
and working and electrical systems all electrical pool equipment — in- stalled, repaired and maintained by a ing tools horizontally and stay at demic-forced school closures and
are safely grounded and bonded.” cluding underwater lights, pumps licensed professional to achieve that least 10 feet away from power lines. online learning kept many children
In fact, improper bonding and heaters — and surrounding out- prevention. We urge our customers • If you feel a tingling sensa- from campus, resulting in learning
followed by faulty or nonexistent lets and lighting have ground fault to practice that prevention for a safe tion while in the water, exit as quick- losses and mental health problems
ground fault circuit interrupters protection. summer of water activities.” ly as possible, avoiding metal ladders during months of isolation.
and improperly installed junction English rates life-saving ground Additional SCE pool, hot tub and rails. As an example to guide deci-
boxes, especially on older pools, are fault circuit interrupters right there and spa safety tips include: • Power switches should be sion making, the CDC describes a
the electrical hazards that Rick Eng- with bonding as most often needing • Downgrade 110-volt or labeled so they can be turned off situation in which not all students are
lish of English Pool Consulting sees repair, replacement or even instal- higher pool lighting to 12-volt LED quickly in an emergency. vaccinated and physical distancing of
most in a 43-year career as a licensed lation in the first place, again, espe- lighting to drastically reduce risk. • Rescuers should not enter three feet between desks is difficult
swimming pool contractor, builder cially on older pools. And he calls • Never string lights above the water until power is turned off. MASKS, P28
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