Officials are labeling the Attack a Hate Crime
B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement:
B’nai B’rith condemns the shooting at a historic African American church that left nine dead in Charleston, S.C.
“We believe this is a hate crime; that is how we are investigating it,” Charleston Police Chief Greg Mullen said.
The victims were gathered for an evening prayer meeting at the Emanuel AME Church when a lone gunman opened fire after observing the service for about an hour. The congregation has been a fixture in Charleston since 1816.
Attacking people as they pray is the height of depravity.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the victims’ families and those injured in the attack.
B’nai B’rith International has issued the following statement:
B’nai B’rith condemns the shooting at a historic African American church that left nine dead in Charleston, S.C.
“We believe this is a hate crime; that is how we are investigating it,” Charleston Police Chief Greg Mullen said.
The victims were gathered for an evening prayer meeting at the Emanuel AME Church when a lone gunman opened fire after observing the service for about an hour. The congregation has been a fixture in Charleston since 1816.
Attacking people as they pray is the height of depravity.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the victims’ families and those injured in the attack.
