5 people stabbed at New York synagogue
The five people were taken to hospitals for treatment.
Photos and videos posted on Twitter show a large emergency response with paramedics running and pushing stretchers. A number of police and emergency vehicles can be seen in the images.
The NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau says it is “closely monitoring the reports of multiple people stabbed at a synagogue” in Rockland County, New York. The Anti-Defamation League of New York and New Jersey says it’s also aware of reports and is on the way to the scene in Monsey.
Monsey is about an hour north of New York City.
Ramapo police, which services Monsey, declined to the comment to The Associated Press.
The Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council for the Hudson Valley region tweeted that reports of at least five people were stabbed just before 10 p.m. at the house of a religious leader. The five people were taken to hospitals for treatment. It is unclear what the extent of their injuries are or a motive in the stabbing.
New York State Attorney General Leticia James said she was “deeply disturbed” by Saturday’s incident.
“I am deeply disturbed by the situation unfolding in Monsey, New York tonight,” she tweeted. “There is zero tolerance for acts of hate of any kind and we will continue to monitor this horrific situation. I stand with the Jewish community tonight and every night.”
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