Shots Fired Near Jewish Center in Albany

The police arrested a 26-year-old man accused of firing several rounds from a shotgun outside Temple Israel in Albany, NY, on Thursday afternoon, allegedly shouting “Free Palestine” during the incident, according to city police.

The staff noticed an armed man outside the building on New Scotland Avenue and placed the facility in lockdown. Baruch Hashem, no one was hurt as a result of the shooting. The man was taken into custody shortly after the incident.

Hochul said in a statement that she was directing the State Police and New York National Guard to be on high alert and increase the existing patrols at Shuls, yeshivas and community centers.

“Earlier today, there was an incident where shots were fired on the premises of Temple Israel in Albany and federal, state and local law enforcement are conducting an investigation. We will update New Yorkers as we know more, but thankfully, there have been no injuries or fatalities.” The statement said.

“I am immediately directing the New York State Police and New York National Guard to be on high alert and increase the existing patrols of at-risk sites we had planned for the Chanukkah holiday, including at synagogues, yeshivas and community centers, and working closely with local law enforcement.” She added

Update from @GovKathyHochul: shots were fired outside Temple Israel in Albany. There have been no injuries reported, and a 28-year-old male suspect is in custody.

The Governor is deploying all necessary resources to keep New Yorkers safe. pic.twitter.com/2treSSNZMx

— Avi Small (@avismall) December 7, 2023