Deputies detained a man following a shooting incident at a Poway, California synagogue Saturday morning.
There were “several victims with varying injuries,” according to San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Aaron Meleen.
The shooting occurred at Congregation Chabad just before 11:30 a.m.
Saturday marked the last day of Passover.
“It’s a very important celebration for us. There’s lots of people inside, they’re praying,” Minoo Anvari, a member of the congregation, told NBC 7. “Everybody was crying and screaming.”
Anvari said her husband was inside during the shooting and told her someone came in, started cursing, and shooting.
Update #1: A man has been detained for questioning in connection with a shooting incident at the Chabad of Poway synagogue. @SDSOPoway Deputies were called to Chabad Way just before 11:30 a.m. There are injuries. This is a developing situation.
— Poway Station (@SDSOPoway) April 27, 2019
Congregation Chabad is located at 16934 Chabad Way.
Two other places of worship, St. John of Damascus Orthodox and Incarnation Lutheran Church, are located immediately next to the synagogue.
The San Diego Sheriff’s Department is asking people to stay clear of the area.
Be aware of increased law enforcement activity in the 16000 block of Chabad Way as @SDSOPoway Deputies investigate reports of a man with a gun. Please stay clear of the area and allow deputies to safely do their job. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. pic.twitter.com/wuHYb57BW0
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) April 27, 2019
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Source : Nbcnewyork
