BREAKING: Second Jewish Man Shot in Pico
A second Jewish man was shot in the Pico-Robertson area in as many days.
The Los Angeles Scoop first reported on the shooting, saying that the victim was shot in the arm on S. Bedford and Pico Boulevard after leaving synagogue on February 16 and is in stable condition. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) told the Journal that the shooting occurred on the 1600 block of Bedford Street at 8:47 a.m. and that the suspect is believed to be a white male wearing a black mask, black glasses and a black sweater armed with a 9 millimeter handgun. The suspect is still at large and is driving an older model Hyundai sedan that is either black or brown.
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Anti-Defamation League Los Angeles Regional Director Jeffrey I. Abrams said in a statement to the Journal, “For the second time in as many days, a member of the Jewish community was assaulted with a deadly weapon leaving a house of worship in the Pico-Robertson area. At this time, it is unclear if the two incidents are related. LAPD is investigating the incidents and continues to work with ADL. We will continue to share information as we learn more. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.”
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles said in a statement, “We are aware of two separate shooting incidents involving members of our Los Angeles community. One occurred yesterday near the intersection of Shenandoah and Cashio Streets, where a Jewish man was shot but has survived. Another shooting happened this morning near the intersection of Pickford and S Bedford Streets. While at this time there is no indication that either incident is a hate crime, our Community Security Initiative has been in touch with local law enforcement to make sure our Jewish community is being kept safe. At this point, LAPD has confirmed to us that they are increasing patrols in areas where our community is located. We have reached out and are coordinating with Jewish sites in the vicinity. We will keep you updated with any further details.”
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