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“To think that that attack happened because of that, because they were welcoming refugees...”
Rev. Vincent Kolb said he was in shock when he heard news of the shooting, though the surprise quickly wore off, “given the escalation of rhetoric that has been xenophobic, misogynistic and racially inspired.”
“People are grieving, but everyone is so determined to show the world that they’re not afraid to live.”
A number of school district superintendents across Allegheny County posted messages of condolences on district websites, sent email blasts letting families know that counselors were available and outlining resources for helping children with anxiety in the shooting’s aftermath.
What happened this weekend is an abomination. A sacred space, a sanctuary, desecrated.
To help you process the coverage, events and commentary after the tragedy, we have collected a range of reporting by local and national news outlets.
The suspect in the shooting deaths of 11 Jewish worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill on Saturday made a reference in social media posts to HIAS as an organization that “likes to bring invaders in that kill our people.”
Thousands of people gathered for vigils this weekend to mourn the loss of life in the attack against the Tree of Life synagogue, believed to be the deadliest attack against Jews in U.S. history.
Pittsburgh Public Schools Chief of Safety George Brown Jr., who was in favor of the controversial proposal to arm his force, said after the meeting: “Let’s pray nothing happens.”
A public hearing was held at the Pittsburgh Public Schools Building after the district’s Chief of School Safety requested to arm officers earlier this month.
