's Syrian community say they are concerned the announcement of Ibrahim Ali's murder charge for the death of Marrisa Shen — and Ali's status as a former refugee — could lead to unwarranted backlash. They described him as a man with no criminal record who arrived in Canada 17 months ago as a refugee from Syria. Novelist and activist Danny Ramadan says the Syrian community is shocked by the charge against Ibrahim Ali. His group will be lighting candles for Marrisa Shen Friday morning outside Vancouver provincial court where Ali is expected to appear. plans to light candles for Marrisa Shen during Ali's next court appearance.

Source: CBC News September 11, 2018 04:18 UTC