14 minutes agoSuspect arrested for the attack on Pittsburgh that left several victims
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Police say they have arrested the alleged attacker, following the shooting, in which he said there are some “casualties”, in a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Three cops reportedly have been shot. Synagogue “Three of Life”, where the shooting occurred, is located in Squirrel Grill district. It is still not clear that [...]
Three cops reportedly have been shot. Synagogue “Three of Life”, where the shooting occurred, is located in Squirrel Grill district.
It is still not clear how many people have been injured, whether there are those who have lost their lives, or what the attackers ' motives have been.
Police Commander Jason Lando has earlier canceled for residents to avoid the area around the synagogue.
“We are monitoring the situation. It is imperative that neighbors and communities around the Tree of Life stay in their homes. Don't get out of”, spokesman Jason Lando said.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had written in Titeter that he is following the situation in Pennsylvania, urging people to avoid the Squirrel Hill area.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf said the shots were “traged”.
By the time the shooting took place, in the synagogue, according to data published on this institution's website, a religious service has been under way, reports the BBC.
