Synagogue Shooting Suspect, Robert Bowers, Indicted On 44 Federal Charges
The man accused of killing 11 people at a synagogue in Pittsburgh was indicted on 44 federal counts, including hate crimes, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday.
The indictment accuses Robert Bowers, 46, of walking into Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue carrying an AR-15 rifle and three handguns on Oct. 27. Once inside he ranted about his desire to "kill Jews," according to the indictment, then opened fire on members of three congregations who had gathered for morning services. He also fired on responding officers.
"Today begins the process of seeking justice for the victims of these hateful acts and healing for the victims' families, the Jewish community and our city," U.S. Attorney Scott Brady said in a statement. "Our office will spare no resource and will work with professionalism, integrity and diligence in a way that honors the memories of the victims."
Federal prosecutors originally detained Bowers on 29 counts of hate crimes and firearms offenses. He was taken into custody on Saturday after being injured in a shootout with police.
https://www.npr.org/2018/10/31/662710032/synagogue-shooting-suspect-robert-bowers-indicted-on-44-federal-charges
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