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A man has been arrested in connection with two shootings this week in the predominantly Jewish neighborhood of Pico-Robertson in West Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Police Department said the suspect was arrested in Riverside County Thursday night and that the case is being investigated as a hate crime.
About the shootings
The shootings occurred on the mornings of Feb. 15 and Feb. 16 within several blocks of each other on S. Shenandoah Street and S. Bedford Street.
Two men were injured, one in each instance. One was shot in the arm and the other was shot twice in the lower back.
What we know about the motive
LAPD has not confirmed the victims’ religious affiliations, but the Anti-Defamation League of Southern California tweeted that both were “Jewish men.”
Separately, the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles said the person arrested reportedly has a “history of animus” towards the Jewish community.
We are horrified by the apparent antisemitic shootings in Los Angeles, but grateful that law enforcement has apprehended the suspect. Moments like these remind us why it’s so important for every community to have a Community Security Initiative like @JFedLA. #LiveSecure https://t.co/lraYpDkGLe
— The Jewish Federations of North America (@jfederations) February 17, 2023
What we know about the arrest
The alleged shooter was arrested in Riverside County on the evening of Feb. 16. LAPD reported that several items of evidence, including a rifle and handgun, were also recovered.
The LAPD is working with state and federal authorities on the investigation. LAPD said…
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