Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor
The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community", but a motive for the crime remains unclear.
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"We will fight this ancient and rampant evil. We will stand together as we do it."
— Gretchen Whitmer , Politician
"The Jewish community suffers ten times the number of hate crimes than any other community in this country."
— Elisa Slotkin , Politician
"It's a nightmare that we have to have an armed full-time security team in order for people to feel safe coming to synagogue."
— Jen Lader , Other
Key People
Ayman Mohamad Ghazali is a 41-year-old man who was fatally shot after ramming a vehicle into a synagogue.
Elisa Slotkin is a U.S. Senator from Michigan.
Democratic Governor of Michigan supporting the bridge project.
Jen Lader is a Rabbi at Temple Israel.
Michael Bouchard is the Oakland County Sheriff.
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The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community", but a motive for the crime remains unclear.
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