There is some reaction coming in to Saturday’s deadly shooting in California at a synagogue near San Diego.
At least one person has died and four were injured in a shooting Saturday at a synagogue in the San Diego suburb of Poway, California.
Mayor Steve Vaus called the shooting "a hate crime." The incident took place at the Chabad of Poway synagogue and came on the final day of Passover.
On Twitter, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), said, “While we're still looking at information, the number of hate crimes & anti-Semitic acts in America is increasing at an alarming rate. The shooting at Chabad of Poway is devastating, and such anti-Semitism at the end of Passover is sickening. We must end gun violence in America,” Schumer wrote.
Congressman Joe Morelle, the Democrat who represents much of Monroe County, released a statement saying, “I am appalled that yet another community and place of worship has been devastated by gun violence. These tragic incidents are becoming all too frequent – but we will not let these cowardly acts of hate divide us. We stand united with our Jewish brothers and sisters and we must remain vigilant in fighting intolerance in every form.”
The Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester posted this statement on Facebook:
“We are horrified by the anti-Semitic hate crime attack on a Chabad synagogue in the city of Poway, California and saddened by the senseless loss of life. Our Rochester community stands in solidarity with our friends and family there. We are in constant communication with the Jewish Federations of North America’s security arm, the SCN, and are in close touch with our area synagogues and agencies to continue to ensure the safety of our local Jewish community. We will update you as this situation unfolds. As we mark the end of Passover we are reminded that we are stronger together and that we will not let hate win.”
Governor Cuomo on Sunday issued this statement:
“New York grieves for the family of the victim and those wounded in the horrific shooting at Chabad of Poway in California.
"Six months to the day after the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in our nation's history, and on the final day of Passover, we are confronted with another devastating attack in a synagogue, a holy place of worship. New York stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community and people of all faiths.
"As a precaution, I have directed State Police to increase their security presence at synagogues and houses of worship across the state.
"We must come together during this troubling time to root out hate in all its forms and show the nation we will never be divided by these despicable acts of violence."
NPR and the Associated Press contributed to this story.
