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Men attend the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Men attend the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


 Men lean over body of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown following the funeral service. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Men lean over body of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown following the funeral service. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


Men carry out the body of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi from the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown following the funeral service. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Men carry out the body of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi from the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown following the funeral service. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.



Members of the community attend a funeral service for Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at  Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during  an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Members of the community attend a funeral service for Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


Members of the community bow down during a prayer service at the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at  Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Members of the community bow down during a prayer service at the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


A man covers his face and prays near the body of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at Masjid Al-Khair where members of the community attended the funeral on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

A man covers his face and prays near the body of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at Masjid Al-Khair where members of the community attended the funeral on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


 Men carry out the body of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi from the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown following the funeral service. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Men carry out the body of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi from the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown following the funeral service. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


 Men carry out the body of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi from the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown following the funeral service. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Men carry out the body of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi from the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown following the funeral service. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


A man places his hand on chest of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown during the funeral service. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

A man places his hand on chest of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown during the funeral service. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


Men embrace during the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at Masjid Al-Khair where members of the community attended the funeral on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Men embrace during the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at Masjid Al-Khair where members of the community attended the funeral on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


Men turn to pray during the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at Masjid Al-Khair where members of the community attended the funeral on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Men turn to pray during the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at Masjid Al-Khair where members of the community attended the funeral on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


 Men carry out the body of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi from the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown following the funeral service. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Men carry out the body of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi from the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown following the funeral service. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


Members of the community bow down during a prayer service at the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Members of the community bow down during a prayer service at the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


Members of the community attend a prayer service at the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Members of the community attend a prayer service at the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


Shoes are lined up outside of the Masjid Al-Khair where members of the community attended the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Shoes are lined up outside of the Masjid Al-Khair where members of the community attended the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


Men attend the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Men attend the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


Members of the community bow down during a prayer service at the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Members of the community bow down during a prayer service at the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


Members of the community attend a prayer service at the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Members of the community attend a prayer service at the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi at the Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at Masjid Al-Khair in Youngstown. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.


Shoes are lined up outside of the Masjid Al-Khair where members of the community attended the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.

Shoes are lined up outside of the Masjid Al-Khair where members of the community attended the funeral of Abdullah Nagi Mahdi on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Mahdi was killed earlier this week during an attempted robbery at his South Avenue store.