What to Know About Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Suspect Robert Bowers

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What to Know About Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Suspect Robert Bowers

The man suspected of opening fire on a Pittsburgh synagogue, , appears to be tied to an account with anti-Semitic posts on Gab, a social media platform favored by some conservatives. Authorities identified the suspect as Robert Bowers, who is around his mid-40s. Police say the gunman entered the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh and shot multiple people. He then reportedly barricaded himself in the third floor of the temple and engaged in a shootout with police before being taken into custody. Who is the ...

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