Car Rams Chabad Headquarters in Brooklyn; Investigated as Hate Crime

Incident at Chabad Headquarters

• 🚗 A Honda sedan with New Jersey license plates rammed into the front doors of the Chabad headquarters in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
• 📍 The incident occurred just before 9:00 p.m. on Eastern Parkway near Washington Avenue, with the car repeatedly striking the building.
• ⚠️ Thankfully, no one was injured during the attack.

Suspect Apprehended and Investigation

• 🚓 The driver, described as being in his 20s, was taken into custody by police.
• ⚖️ Police Commissioner Jessica Tish stated that the incident will be investigated as a hate crime.
• ❓ The motive behind the act is still under investigation, and it is unknown if the driver has any connection to the Chabad community.

Official Statements and Response

• 💬 A statement from the Chabad director of media highlighted the global reach and positive influence of the 770 building.
• 🏙️ The Police Commissioner emphasized that anti-semitism has no place in the city and announced increased police presence outside houses of worship.
• 🚨 The suspect is facing charges related to the incident.