BREAKING: Pittsburgh police are responding to an active shooter who opened fire in a synagogue Saturday, according to local reports. KDKA reported that at least 4 people have been confirmed dead, though added that the fatalities could be as high as 8. STORY TO FOLLOW SOON.pic.twitter.com/4xtgWppFa1
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#BREAKING ADDITIONAL DETAILS: 2 police officers were reportedly shot as they exchanged fire in trying to stop the gunman at Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue, which had been holding a prayer service. It is not immediately clear whether the attack was motivated by antisemitism.pic.twitter.com/vzAgDED3SvShow this thread -
BREAKING: A suspect is in custody in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. FULL STORY: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/gunman-opens-fire-during-prayer-service-in-pittsburgh-synagogue …pic.twitter.com/e2MjE5zWyz
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UPDATE: Current unofficial numbers suggest at least 7 dead. Suspect reportedly shouted "Jews need to die," according to VOA news. LATEST STORY:https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/suspect-in-custody-after-shooting-during-prayer-service-in-pittsburgh-synagogue …
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When asked about any effect of today's shooting on the country's gun laws, Trump says: "This is a dispute that will always exist I suspect. If they had some kind of protection inside the temple, maybe it could have been a very much different situation."pic.twitter.com/EsjX44zjui
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Trump advocates for the death penalty in Pittsburgh shooting: "Anybody who does a thing like this to innocent people in temple, in church. We had so many incidents with churches. They should be -- they should really suffer the ultimate price." FULL STORY TO FOLLOW.pic.twitter.com/jgPSWAFlYr
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Trump: Mass shooters should "pay the ultimate price" FULL STORY:https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-mass-shooters-should-pay-the-ultimate-price …
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#BREAKING : Synagogue gunman identified as 46-year-old Robert Bowers. He was described to local CBS affiliate as a white male, heavyset, with a beard, and armed with an AR-15 as well as multiple handguns. FULL STORY: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/synagogue-gunman-identified-as-robert-bowers …pic.twitter.com/Z75pOIAK8VShow this thread
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