The man was shot in the shoulder Saturday while on his way to a Chicago synagogue to celebrate the Jewish holiday Shabbat.
Chicago Alderman Debra Silverman, D-Ward 50, said Monday she is "very disappointed" hate crime charges have not been filed in connection with the Saturday shooting.
The man was shot in the shoulder Saturday while on his way to a synagogue to celebrate the Jewish holiday Shabbat, according to Silverman. Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi was identified as the suspect and was charged with 14 felony counts Monday in connection with the shooting, she said.Abdallahi allegedly opened fire on police and paramedics who arrived on the scene to assist the Jewish man, Silverman wrote.
The police have assured me that they are continuing to gather evidence, and additional charges – including hate crime charges – can still be added," she added.“The police share our disgust at a Jewish man being the victim of violence over the Jewish holidays,” she wrote. “They are dedicated to committing the resources necessary to keep our community safe and they ask for the public’s help in providing any information or footage that could aid in the investigation.
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