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Raheel Siddiqui

Raheel Siddiqui

Raheel Siddiqui was a Muslim United States Marine Corps recruit who committed Suicide after being physically abused by his drill sergeants and instructors. [1]

Personal Life

Siddiqui graduated Valedictorian from Harry S. Truman High School. [undefined] He graduated with a point average of 4.07. Siddiqui was a native of Taylor, Michigan. [undefined] [1]

In March 2016, Siddiqui was recruited to train as a United States Marine Corps at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. [undefined] [1]

He had hoped to work on airplanes.

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Death

On March 18, 2016, Siddiqui leapt off a barracks balcony falling three stories to his death.

[1] Prior to his death, a drill instructor slapped him, called him a terrorist and forced him to keep running from one side of the barracks to another after he said he was ill.

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References

[1]
Citation Linknydailynews.comArticle about the incident
Sep 9, 2016, 4:14 AM
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Citation Linkislandpacket.comArticle about his background and death
Sep 9, 2016, 5:06 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comSenior high school picture
Sep 9, 2016, 5:11 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comRaheel Siddiqui
Sep 9, 2016, 5:12 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comFacebook picture
Sep 9, 2016, 6:40 AM