There has been a shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, according to multiple reports. It’s also being reported that the gunman fired at police officers:
BREAKING: Police official: Multiple casualties reported after shooting near Pittsburgh synagogue.
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 27, 2018
BREAKING: Four people have been confirmed dead in a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, according to CBS affiliate @kdka https://t.co/rldHevHSsX pic.twitter.com/KVUH2UvYo5
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 27, 2018
#BREAKING: 4 dead, possibly as many as 7 or 8 after active shooting at #Pittsburgh Synagogue. https://t.co/JhSP1URRNT pic.twitter.com/gi91fOeVz7
— KDKA (@KDKA) October 27, 2018
It’s not known at this time if the shooting is still active. We’ll update this story as more details are known.
Updates:
Suspect, described as a 46-year-old male, in custody in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, according to @PghPublicSafety source.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) October 27, 2018
Pittsburgh Synagogue latest:
— Bris (baby's circumcision ceremony) & morning service was taking place this morning.
— Tree of Life is a conservative synagogue
— 4 other synagogues in the area
— 4 people killed in main area of synagogue
— 3 killed in basement#CBSN— ReenaCBS (@reenaninan) October 27, 2018
BREAKING: The gunman in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, who has been described only as a white male with a beard, surrendered after an exchange of gunfire with police. At least 8 people have been confirmed dead https://t.co/rldHevHSsX pic.twitter.com/zJ9667hhtR
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 27, 2018
#BREAKING: #Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting:
–8 dead
–3 police officers shot
–Gunman arrested, walked in yelling "All Jews must die."
–Tree of Life Synagogue
–Live coverage: https://t.co/zNLpv1Uk3i
Latest details: https://t.co/JhSP1URRNT pic.twitter.com/7l4CFl6vkm— KDKA (@KDKA) October 27, 2018
#BREAKING: Suspect has surrendered. He is injured. Here is the scene just a few blocks away from the synagogue. At least 8 people killed @KDKA pic.twitter.com/AwhjC3iyH4
— Meghan Schiller (@MeghanKDKA) October 27, 2018
Authorities are now saying that at least 10 people were killed:
LATEST: At least 10 dead in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. law enforcement officials say. https://t.co/In0NQ0q469
– Suspect identified as 46-year-old Robert Bowers.
– At least 6 others injured, including 4 police officers.
– FBI leading investigation into shooting. pic.twitter.com/H3JWRx8rMV— ABC News (@ABC) October 27, 2018
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Update:
At a press conference Saturday afternoon, it was confirmed that there were 11 fatalities, fortunately, none of them children.
Awful…Officials say eleven dead in Pittsburgh.
— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) October 27, 2018
11 people were killed – no children – in synagogue shooting, local #Pittsburgh official says
— Josh Lederman (@JoshNBCNews) October 27, 2018
11 fatalities, no children in Pittsburgh shooting, authorities announce. 6 injured, including 4 police officers, but not the shooter.
— Trip Gabriel (@tripgabriel) October 27, 2018
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