NYC and Miami among cities that increase security around Jewish facilities in wake of DC shooting
Source: The Independent
Thursday 22 May 2025 13:35 EDT
Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. have increased their security levels after two people were killed outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening. Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were killed after a man, later identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, gunned them down after they left the American Jewish Committee’s annual Young Diplomats Reception, police said.
“While there is no known nexus to NYC, in response to last night’s horrific attack in DC targeting Jews & Israelis, the NYPD is increasing its presence at religious sites and cultural institutions with high visibility patrols, heavy weapons teams, and counterterrorism officers,” the New York City Police Department wrote in a social media post.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office issued a similar statement after the attack. “Due to the horrific targeted act of hate and violence in Washington D.C., we are taking immediate steps to enhance security throughout Miami-Dade County. This means increased patrols around places of worship and cultural institutions, including synagogues, mosques and Jewish schools,” the statement read.
“We urge the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected, and rest assured we will do everything in our power to keep our community safe.”
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