Trump condemns anti-Semitism following synagogue shooting
(VOVWORLD) - US President Donald Trump on Saturday said the country stood in solidarity with the Jewish community after a gunman opened fire at a synagogue in California, killing one and injuring three.
San Diego Sheriff deputies look over the Chabad of Poway Synagogue after a shooting on Saturday, April 27, 2019 in Poway, California (Photo: AFP/ VNA)
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Speaking to supporters at a rally in Wisconsin on Saturday, President Trump said “Tonight, America’s heart is with the victims of the horrific synagogue shooting in California”. He also forcefully condemned the evil of anti-Semitism and hate which must be defeated.
Earlier, a shooting happened at 11.30 local time inside a Chabad synagogue outside of San Diego, California, killing a woman and injuring 4 others. The police said the suspect, identified as 19-year-old John Earnest of San Diego, used an AR-style assault weapon.