Anti-Semitic Attack: Shots Fired Outside California Home on Hanukkah

Anti-Semitic Attack on Hanukkah

• 🎯 A family in Redlands, California, believes they were targeted in an anti-Semitic attack on the first night of Hanukkah.
• 💥 Shots were fired outside their home, which featured an elaborate holiday display.

Investigation and Weapon Type

• 🔍 Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
• 🔫 Investigators believe the shots were likely fired from an airsoft gun, as no shell casings were found and no damage was reported.

Community Reaction and Concerns

• 💬 Dr. Rodgir Cohen, the homeowner, expressed fear about societal changes that empower individuals to act as vigilantes.
• 🤝 Cohen is pleased with the support received from the community.
• ⚖️ Responses from the Jewish community have varied, with some seeking distance and others advocating for a proactive stance against anti-Semitism.

Call for Information

• 📞 The Redlands Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward.