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Many deaths in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue
by 8DonCo Sat Oct 27, 2018 12:47 pm
Multiple people have been killed in Saturday morning's shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, according to a city official.
The shooter surrendered to Pittsburgh police and was being transported to Mercy Hospital, said Curt Conrad, chief of staff for City Councilman Corey O'Connor.
Another law enforcement official told CNN at least 12 people have been shot.
Three police officers were shot, officials said earlier at an impromptu press conference. It's unclear if they are part of those casualties.
The shooter made anti-Jewish comments during the incident, a law enforcement official told CNN.
Police respond to the shooting Saturday at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh police Cmdr. Jason Lando previously said there were "multiple casualties." Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of active gunfire at the synagogue, he said.
"It is imperative that the neighbors in the community surrounding the Tree of Life synagogue stay in their houses and shelter in place," Lando said. "Do not come out of your home right now. It is not safe."
Fred Rabner, a member of the synagogue, said it was a "close-knit community," and that everyone was calling around to make sure their loved ones are OK.
"Everyone is just shaken up and upset," Rabner said. "It's awful, it's just awful."
The shooter surrendered to Pittsburgh police and was being transported to Mercy Hospital, said Curt Conrad, chief of staff for City Councilman Corey O'Connor.
Another law enforcement official told CNN at least 12 people have been shot.
Three police officers were shot, officials said earlier at an impromptu press conference. It's unclear if they are part of those casualties.
The shooter made anti-Jewish comments during the incident, a law enforcement official told CNN.
Police respond to the shooting Saturday at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh police Cmdr. Jason Lando previously said there were "multiple casualties." Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of active gunfire at the synagogue, he said.
"It is imperative that the neighbors in the community surrounding the Tree of Life synagogue stay in their houses and shelter in place," Lando said. "Do not come out of your home right now. It is not safe."
Fred Rabner, a member of the synagogue, said it was a "close-knit community," and that everyone was calling around to make sure their loved ones are OK.
"Everyone is just shaken up and upset," Rabner said. "It's awful, it's just awful."
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Re: Many deaths in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue
by Jen-Lo Sat Oct 27, 2018 12:55 pm
Tiểu bang nào vậy 8? Hỏng thấy state gì.
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Re: Many deaths in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue
by 8DonCo Sat Oct 27, 2018 1:04 pm
Jen-Lo wrote:Tiểu bang nào vậy 8? Hỏng thấy state gì.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Re: Many deaths in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue
by 8DonCo Sat Oct 27, 2018 2:39 pm
At least eight people were killed and six others injured in a shooting Saturday morning at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, CBS Pittsburgh/KDKA reports. Robert Bowers, 48, was identified as the shooter, law enforcement sources told CBS News and KDKA. Bowers surrendered and was taken into custody.
Bowers burst into the Tree of Life synagogue and indiscriminately fired in the building while shouting, "All Jews must die," police sources told KDKA. Four officers were shot during the incident, officials said. Their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
Bowers was armed with a possible AK 47 and two pistols and had barricaded himself in a room at the synagogue, a law enforcement source told CBS News.
There was no evidence of an explosive device or any further threat to the public, Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich said in a news conference. "It's a very horrific crime scene. It's one of the worst that I've seen," he said.
Gov. Tom Wolf arrived at the shooting scene Saturday and called the shooting an "absolute tragedy."
"These senseless acts of violence are not who we are as Americans," Wolf said in a statement. "My thoughts right now are focused on the victims, their families and making sure law enforcement has every resource they need."
The synagogue, which is located on the corner of Wilkens and Shady Avenue, was packed full of congregants for its weekly Shabbat services. Police said they received calls from people who were barricaded inside the building, KDKA reports. The Squirrel Hill neighborhood is about 15 minutes away from downtown Pittsburgh.
Bowers burst into the Tree of Life synagogue and indiscriminately fired in the building while shouting, "All Jews must die," police sources told KDKA. Four officers were shot during the incident, officials said. Their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
Bowers was armed with a possible AK 47 and two pistols and had barricaded himself in a room at the synagogue, a law enforcement source told CBS News.
There was no evidence of an explosive device or any further threat to the public, Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich said in a news conference. "It's a very horrific crime scene. It's one of the worst that I've seen," he said.
Gov. Tom Wolf arrived at the shooting scene Saturday and called the shooting an "absolute tragedy."
"These senseless acts of violence are not who we are as Americans," Wolf said in a statement. "My thoughts right now are focused on the victims, their families and making sure law enforcement has every resource they need."
The synagogue, which is located on the corner of Wilkens and Shady Avenue, was packed full of congregants for its weekly Shabbat services. Police said they received calls from people who were barricaded inside the building, KDKA reports. The Squirrel Hill neighborhood is about 15 minutes away from downtown Pittsburgh.
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Re: Many deaths in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue
by 8DonCo Sat Oct 27, 2018 4:05 pm
10 people killed in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, offici
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