Shots Fired at Albany (NY) Synagogue, Suspect Shouted ‘Free Palestine’
Albany, NY, police detained a 28-year-old man suspected of shooting two rounds outside of Temple Israel right before the beginning of Hanukkah at sundown.
From The New York Daily News:
A 28-year-old man was immediately detained in connection with the shooting, which came hours before the start of Chanukah at sundown.The suspect told both a bystander and responding officers, “Free Palestine,” according to Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins.“Make no mistake, the safety of Jewish New Yorkers is non-negotiable,” Gov. Hochul said. “Any act of antisemitism is unacceptable, and undermining public safety at a synagogue on the first night of Chanukah is even more deplorable.”
The staff noticed the armed man outside the building. They immediately placed the building on lockdown, including an early childhood center filled with small children.
The suspect did not shoot anyone or damage the buildings.
Hochul continued: “I have spoken to the rabbi at Temple Israel and assured her the state will do everything in our power to restore the sense of security her community needs.”
The police and FBI have chosen to investigate the shooting as a potential hate crime.
No one has said anything about the suspect “because he has not been charged.”
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