5 people reported stabbed at New York synagogue during Hanukkah celebration
A man attacked a Hanukkah celebration at a rabbi’s home north of New York City late Saturday, stabbing and wounding five people before fleeing in a vehicle, police said.
Ramapo Police Chief Brad Weidel said hours later that New York City police had located a vehicle and possible suspect being sought in connection with the stabbing.Top state officials, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Atty. Gen. Leticia James, released statements condemning the attack. According to public records, the home belongs to Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg, who leads the synagogue adjacent to the residence. Several state and local officials have described the location of the stabbing as a synagogue.Aron Kohn, 65, told the New York Times that he was inside the house when the stabbings occurred.“I was praying for my life,” Kohn said. “He started attacking people right away as soon as he came in the door. We didn’t have time to react at all.
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