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A man faces 14 felony charges after officials say he shot a man walking toward a synagogue and then fired at responding officers during a shootout in Chicago this weekend.

Early Saturday, police say the man fired multiple shots at a 39-year-old man from the 24th Precinct before shooting “multiple times at officers and paramedics who responded from various locations.” Officers responded, striking the gunman, Chicago police said in a statement Monday. No members of the police or fire department were injured.

Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, faces six counts of attempted first degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm and one count of aggravated battery with the discharge of a firearm , the release states. It is unclear if Abdallahi has an attorney at this time. His next court appearance is scheduled for November 7.

The shooting victim was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon, according to Debra Silverstein, alderwoman for Chicago’s 50th Ward, where the shooting occurred.

Although Abdallahi has been charged in that shooting, police say the motive is under investigation. Detectives were unable to question Abdallahi because of his injuries, Chicago Police Department Commissioner Larry Snelling said at a news conference Monday. Abdallahi’s detention hearing on Tuesday was postponed and the court ordered that he be held until he can appear, the Cook County District Attorney’s Office said.

The FBI’s Chicago division said it is working with local, state and federal partners to provide resources and assistance as the investigation continues. The division encouraged the public to contact them with any information related to the incident.

“Illinois residents deserve to feel safe as they walk the streets of our neighborhoods, and we are committed to doing our part to restore a sense of calm to the community,” the division said in a statement to CNN.

Silverstein said the victim — a Jewish resident of the neighborhood and a member of the same synagogue she attends — was “targeted for violence.”

“He was shot while walking to synagogue in peaceful observance of the Sabbath. The victim of this senseless violence should have been able to walk safely without fear, as every person in this city should be able to do,” Silverstein said.

She emphasized the community’s concern about the severity of the attack, which occurred the day after the Jewish holiday of Simhat Torah.

“While the motive is still under investigation, the community is rightfully distraught given the nature and timing of the attack,” she added.

Here’s what we know so far about the shooting and the investigation:

Abdallahi shot the man in the shoulder without saying a word, police said. As officers and paramedics responded to the scene, he allegedly fired multiple shots at them from different locations.

An ambulance was hit by gunfire, but no officers or paramedics were injured, police said. The officers then returned fire, shooting Abdallahi, who was taken to hospital, where he remained for treatment of his injuries.

“We are thankful that the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening,” Snelling said. “This incident was also a stark reminder of the danger our first responders face as they too were shot at and thankfully not hit.”

Chicago police told CNN on Tuesday that Abdallahi said “Allah Akbar” during his encounter with police. However, the intent and context of the comment was unclear. Police said he made no comment before or while shooting the victim.

“The statement that was made while he was engaging with our officers is nothing that we can bring into evidence at this time that would support any reason against his actions towards our officers as well as towards our victim “, Chief of Detectives Antoinette Ursitti said at the press conference.

Less than 30 minutes after the shooting, the suspect was arrested at 10 a.m. Saturday, near the scene of the shooting, the release said.

Silverstein said the victim is “doing well and his spirits are good.”

A weapon was recovered from the spot, police added.

The criminal investigation is ongoing and detectives are working to understand the motive behind the shooting. Authorities are working “to hold this individual accountable for the violent acts he committed,” Snelling said.

“We understand the concerns about this incident and are doing everything we can to make sure the community is safe and we want to restore a sense of security to residents,” Snelling said.

Because some Jewish leaders are calling for hate crime charges, police say they need to question the suspect and gather evidence before considering such charges.

Superintendent Snelling urged the public not to jump to conclusions about the shooting.

“There has been a lot of information floating around about the shooting and we ask the public not to rush to judgment in this situation,” he said Monday. “We are continuing to investigate based on the facts and evidence available.”

“We don’t just go in and assume it’s all a hate crime, but what we don’t do is rule out the possibility that it is,” he added.

On Monday, Silverstein said she was upset by the lack of hate crime charges in the case.

“Police have assured me that they are continuing to gather evidence and that additional charges — including hate crime charges — may still be added,” Silverstein said.

Shoshanah Conover, Temple Sholom’s chief rabbi, also said the community is frustrated by the lack of hate crime charges.

“While there is frustration with the lack of hate crime charges, most people we have spoken to in our community are grateful for the immediate police response and protection they have provided as hate crimes have escalated in so many communities.” Conover told CNN on Tuesday.

“People who understand the hate crime allegation process know that sometimes it takes time to gather enough evidence for charges to stand. That being said, I hope our community will continue to press them to do a thorough investigation because this certainly feels like a hate crime against an observant synagogue-going Jew,” Conover added.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said “all Chicagoans deserve to feel safe and protected throughout the city.” conformable to a post on X. “There is more work to do and we are committed to diligently improving community safety in every neighborhood.”

Senator Dick Durbin called the incident “unacceptable”.

“Anti-Semitism is on the rise in America, and we must remain laser-focused on eliminating it,” Durbin said. said on X. “I stand with the Jewish community in Chicago and across the country.”

Midwest arm of the Anti-Defamation League said in a post on X, “the shooting feels like a hate crime no matter where the investigation lands.”

CNN’s Dalia Faheid, Bill Kirkos and Whitney Wild contributed to this report