The funeral for 19-year-old Karim Meskine was held today at a Surrey mosque.
Karim was attacked during an attempted robbery near a New Westminster SkyTrain station last Tuesday. Police say he was beaten with a bat and was found unconscious by a passerby.
Friends at the service who spoke to Global News say the family is still trying to cope with the horrific news of Karim’s death.
The beating was so severe that when friends visited Karim in the hospital some say they had to leave the room.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team say Karim did not know his assailant.
The funeral service was held just five days after his 19th birthday. Many of his loved ones are still trying to come to terms with his tragic death.
“I cannot wrap my head around what actually happened,” says Fathima Nazeer from the BC Muslim Association. “It’s just the, the shock of it is still among us. I still feel it and it’s still bothering all of us actually. It’s still bothering many of us right now.”
Another mourner says what happened to Karim broke her heart.
“I’m not over it yet,” says Farida Ali from the BC Muslim Association. “The experience to be in the room, to see somebody lying there in a coma.”
Thousands of dollars in donations have poured in for Karim’s family. His father was out of work and Karim was looking for a job to help his family when he was attacked.
A Facebook page has been set up in memory of Karim. The trust fund has been set up with TD Canada Trust and donors can use the branch number 9028 along with account number 6083916.
Email bank transfers can be made using the address karimtrustfund@gmail.com
The 16-year-old suspect appeared in court today. His bail hearing has been held over until Jan. 3.
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