Officials are about to speak at a news conference about the shooting at a synagogue near San Diego. Live updates: Watch it here on CNNgo:
As the suspect was fleeing the synagogue, an off-duty Border Patrol agent opened fire on him, San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore said at a press conference. The agent ultimately did not hit the suspect, instead striking some of the cars nearby.
“My office continues to work closely with local and state law enforcement to monitor this situation. We join the Poway community in its grief and, together with all Californians, recognize the bravery and heroism of our first responders. "We are devastated by the shooting at the Chabad synagogue and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We are grateful to law enforcement for their swift response.
ADL is on the ground in San Diego, working with local authorities to set up a community support center for those directly affected by the shooting. Our experts are working with law enforcement and monitoring the situation closely."President Ronald S. Lauder addressed the shooting at the Chabad synagogue in the following statement:
“We strongly condemn this heinous attack and extend our deepest sympathies to the victims, their loved ones, and the entire community. We pray for the swift recovery of the injured and trust that justice will be served against the perpetrator of this attack. There is no room for such hate-filled violence in our society. People of all faiths must stand together and declare that we will never tolerate such hatred,” Lauder said.The timing of the shooting at Congregation Chabad is significant.
Investigators are looking into an open letter apparently connected to the suspect, San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore said. He did not elaborate on the suspect's motivations.The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum released a statement today on the shooting that occurred at a San Diego-area synagogue.
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