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Man charged with terrorism and hate crime in shooting of Jewish synagogue-goer in Chicago, police say
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Man charged with terrorism and hate crime in shooting of Jewish synagogue-goer in Chicago, police say



CNN

A man faces terrorism and hate crime charges after authorities say he shot a Jewish man attending a synagogue and then fired at responding officers during a weekend shootout in Chicago.

Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, was charged with one count of terrorism and one misdemeanor hate crime, Chicago Police Chief Larry Snelling said at a news conference Thursday.

It is unclear if Abdallahi has a lawyer.

Abdallahi is accused of firing several shots at a 39-year-old man early Saturday morning on the city’s north side before shooting “at officers and paramedics who responded multiple times from various locations,” police said . Officers responded, striking the gunman, Chicago police said in a statement Monday. No members of the police or fire department were injured, but Abdallahi remains hospitalized.

Investigators were unable to question the suspect because of his injuries, Snelling said. Detectives analyzed digital evidence to build a case, including evidence from his phone that indicated he was targeting people of the Jewish faith, the chief said.

Abdallahi also 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 said. His next court appearance is scheduled for November 7.

This is a developing story and will be updated.