Poway synagogue shooting, Synagogue in Poway
The Poway synagogue shooting was a tragic hate crime that occurred on April 27, 2019.
On that day, a gunman opened fire in the Chabad of Poway, killing one person and injuring three others.
This incident is part of a disturbing rise in anti-Semitic attacks in recent years.
The shooting prompted an increase in security measures at places of worship across the United States.
The shooting coincided with the last day of Passover, a major Jewish holiday.
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33.01919,-117.05314
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August 31, 2026 12:03
