Survivors of the Quebec City mosque shooting, and loved ones of those who were slain, expressed frustration and confusion on Friday after gunman Alexandre Bissonnette was sentenced to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole. Mosque co-founder Boufeldja Benabdallah said the whole Muslim community is disappointed and surprised by the judge's decision. He asks Quebecers to understand what it feels like for members of the Muslim community right now. Mosque co-founder Boufeldja Benabdallah said the judge's sentence was a surprise to the community. Megda and Amir Belkacemi, whose father Khaled Belkacemi was killed in the shooting, thanked the RCMP, provincial police and Quebec City police for doing "a remarkable job."

Source: CBC News February 09, 2019 09:00 UTC