US National Shot Dead in Pakistan Courtroom During Blasphemy Trial

US National Shot Dead in Pakistan Courtroom During Blasphemy Trial
The high court in Peshawar, Pakistan, on April 15, 2016. A Majeed/AFP via Getty Images
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A United States citizen on trial for blasphemy in Pakistan has been shot dead while appearing in court, in the latest act of violence connected to the controversial legislation.

Tahir Ahmed Naseem, 47, died on Wednesday in the northwestern city of Peshawar, after a member of the public walked into the courtroom and opened fire in front of the judge, according to officials. His attacker was arrested at the scene.