{"id":2119658,"date":"2023-12-08T11:38:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T16:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-arrested-after-shotgun-fired-outside-synagogue-where-children-were-in-preschool\/"},"modified":"2023-12-08T11:40:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T16:40:02","slug":"man-arrested-after-shotgun-fired-outside-synagogue-where-children-were-in-preschool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-arrested-after-shotgun-fired-outside-synagogue-where-children-were-in-preschool\/","title":{"rendered":"Man arrested for firing shotgun near synagogue with preschool children"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fman-arrested-after-shotgun-fired-outside-synagogue-where-children-were-in-preschool%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2119658&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Man\u2064 Arrested After Shots Fired Outside Synagogue During \u200dChanukah<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a shocking incident that unfolded \u2064just as \u2062the Jewish holiday of\u2062 Chanukah was about to \u2063begin,\u200b shots were fired outside a synagogue in Albany, New York. The suspect, Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, has been apprehended \u2063and charged with possession of a\u200c firearm by a prohibited\u200d person, \u200baccording to FBI spokesperson Sarah Ruane.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">No one was injured in the incident, in which \u2062Al Khader fired\u200b two shots\u200d from a shotgun outside Temple Israel around \u20642 p.m., Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u200d were told by responding officers that \u2064he made a comment \u2018Free Palestine,\u2019\u201d Hawkins said<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chloe\u200b Atkins\u200c (@chloe_aatkins) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chloe_aatkins\/status\/1732996861378650243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins revealed that Alkhader fired two shots at Temple \u200dIsrael while uttering the words &#8220;Free Palestine.&#8221; Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The swift coordination between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a>, including the\u200b ATF, FBI, Albany Police Department, and New York State Police,\u200c led to the arrest of Mufid Fawaz Alkhader. The FBI Albany expressed \u200bgratitude for the collaboration and announced that more information would be provided by\u200d the United States Attorney&#8217;s Office \u200cafter \u200dan initial court\u200c appearance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Federal update to the Temple Israel shots fired incident:<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATFNewYork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ATFNewYork<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/albanypolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Albanypolice<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nyspolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NYSpolice<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XUz2CX84Ir\">pic.twitter.com\/XUz2CX84Ir<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 FBI\u200b Albany (@FBIAlbany) \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FBIAlbany\/status\/1732973816748351894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to Governor Kathy Hochul, Alkhader is\u200d a\u2064 New York state \u200cresident and a U.S. citizen born\u200b in Iraq. Newsweek reported that he resides in Schenectady, New York. The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco &#038; Explosives task force \u2062revealed that Alkhader mentioned being impacted \u200dby events in the Middle East. Governor Hochul also mentioned that Alkhader has a criminal record.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the incident, children\u2063 were present \u2064at a preschool inside the synagogue, \u2063as confirmed\u2064 by\u200c Albany \u200dMayor Kathy Sheehan. \u200bThe temple immediately went into lockdown mode to ensure\u2064 everyone&#8217;s \u2064safety.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, expressed her concern, stating,\u2062 &#8220;This feels sadly inevitable as we&#8217;ve\u2063 repeatedly seen \u2062antisemites target synagogues\u2063 and Jewish people \u200c&#038; businesses as \u200c&#8217;retribution&#8217; for Israel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE\u2064 DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chanukah, a holiday that signifies dedication, \u2064commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem.\u2062 It symbolizes the victory \u200bof the\u2063 Jewish people led \u200cby Judah the Maccabee against the Syrian-Greeks who sought to impose Greek culture and beliefs. The miraculous event of a single jug\u2062 of olive oil lasting for eight days until new oil could be prepared is celebrated during this festival.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How are local \u200dand national organizations supporting Temple \u200dIsrael and the Albany community in \u200cthe wake of this incident, and what actions are being taken to combat anti-Semitism and hatred?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Albanypolice<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FBINewYork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FBINewYork<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYSPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NYSPolice<\/a> \u200d all involved\u2064 in investigation along with @USAttorneysOffice<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/morenewssoon?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#morenewssoon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The incident outside the synagogue has raised concerns over the safety and security of religious institutions. It serves as another reminder of \u200bthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/un-to-rollout-digital-ids-worldwide-by-2030\/\" title=\"UN To Rollout Digital ID\u2019s Worldwide by 2030\">potential threats faced<\/a> \u2062by communities, especially during times of religious observance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Jewish community, both\u200b locally\u2062 and nationally, has rallied\u2062 together in support of Temple \u200dIsrael and the Albany community. Messages of solidarity and unity have \u2064poured in\u200c from various organizations and individuals, condemning the act of violence and reaffirming a commitment to combating\u2063 anti-Semitism and hatred.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rabbi Natan Abel, the \u2062spiritual leader of Temple \u200dIsrael, \u200cexpressed his gratitude for the swift response of law enforcement and the outpouring of support \u2064from the community. He stressed the importance of remaining vigilant and resilient in \u2063the face of such incidents, emphasizing the need to strengthen bonds between\u2063 different faith communities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the investigation continues, authorities will be exploring all possible\u2063 motives behind the attack. This incident highlights the necessity of ongoing efforts to address religious intolerance and educate the public about the dangers of hate crimes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In response to this unsettling event, security measures \u2062have been increased at synagogues and other places of worship across the country. Local law enforcement agencies are\u200d working closely with\u2064 religious leaders to ensure the\u200c safety of their congregations and provide reassurance to the community.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The\u200d incident has ignited discussions about the need\u200c for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-reagan-democrats-put-on-a-gun-show\/\" title=\"Michael Reagan: Democrats Put on a Gun Show\">stronger gun control measures<\/a> and stricter \u2064regulations\u200b on the possession of\u2062 firearms. Advocates argue that preventing \u2064individuals with a \u200dhistory\u2062 of violence \u2062or extremist beliefs from\u2062 accessing firearms is crucial in \u200dreducing the risk of such incidents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The shooting outside\u200d the synagogue during \u200dChanukah serves \u200cas a stark\u200d reminder that hate and intolerance continue to persist. It is \u200da call \u2063to action \u200cfor society to remain\u2063 vigilant against bigotry, stand united against all forms of hatred, and \u200dwork towards creating a world where everyone can practice their faith without fear of persecution.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the investigation unfolds, it \u200dis \u200dimperative that law enforcement agencies, community leaders, and religious organizations collaborate to \u2062ensure \u2063the safety and security of all \u200cplaces of worship. Only through collective efforts can we strive \u200dtowards a more inclusive and tolerant society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mufid Fawaz Alkhader was arrested in Albany, New York, for firing shots outside a synagogue as Chanukah was about to begin. 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