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Published: 2009-08-05 15:53:00
Updated: 2009-08-05 16:22:22

Posted: August 5, 2009

Judge: Driver in hit-and-run rampage not fit for trial

Abdullah El-Amin Shareef, hit-and-run rampage suspect

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Abdullah El-Amin Shareef, hit-and-run rampage suspect
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A judge had ruled that the man charged in a 2004 hit-and-run spree is not competent to stand trial.

Abdullah El-Amin Shareef, 30, of Raeford, is charged with murder and four counts of attempted murder in the case. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against him.

Authorities said Shareef stole a city-owned van in Fayetteville on April 14, 2004, and drove north. He hit and injured three men in Fayetteville, then ran over Lonel Bass in Linden, killing him.

Shareef abandoned the van, took Bass' pick-up truck and continued north, authorities said. They said he ran down another man in Harnett County before crashing the truck in Fuquay-Varina, where he was arrested.

A judge said Tuesday that Shareef needs more mental therapy before facing the charges.

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Judge, quit worrying about his "mental state" and let the case proceed! The only thing wrong with his mind is it's full of evil.
Click to view my profile Drakula_I_G
August 5, 2009 7:47 p.m.
Did he do the crime? That's all you need to know!!
Sidekick
August 5, 2009 5:04 p.m.
If I recall this case correctly, he should be charged with a hate crime. That law is on the books for a reason.
Mr. Middle of the Road
August 5, 2009 4:38 p.m.
He was competent enough to steal two cars, so it sounds to me like he is competent to stand trial. This is so annoying.
readme
August 5, 2009 4:25 p.m.
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