Zero Hedge
October 28, 2018
What we know so far…
- 11 dead.
- 6 injured.
- Gunman stormed Tree of Life Synagogue at corner of Wilkens and Shady Avenues.
- Shooter was injured and cornered on third floor of synagogue
- Three cops have been wounded.
- Gunman preliminarily identified as Robert Bowers, 46 years old, white male.
- He reportedly shouted “all Jews must die” at police as he was being subdued.
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Update (2:30 pm ET): Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he is considering cancelling an Illinois rally planned for tonight, and that there will be a “different tone” after Pittsburgh shooting.
- *TRUMP SAYS HE’S CONSIDERING CANCELING ILLINOIS CAMPAIGN EVENT
- *PRESIDENT TRUMP SPEAKS TO REPORTERS ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE
- *TRUMP SAYS WILL BE A DIFFERENT TONE AFTER PITTSBURGH SHOOTING
- *TRUMP SAYS LOOKS LIKE PITTSBURGH WAS ANTISEMITIC CRIME
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Update (1:30 pm ET): Gab.com has issued a full statement confirming the alleged attacker’s presence on their ‘uncensored’ alternative social media site:
Gab.com’s policy on terrorism and violence have always been very clear: we a have zero tolerance policy for it. Gab unequivocally disavows and condemns all acts of terrorism and violence. This has always been our policy. We are saddened and disgusted by the news of violence in Pittsburgh and are keeping the families and friends of all victims in our thoughts and prayers.
We refuse to be defined by the media’s narratives about Gab and our community. Gab’s mission is very simple: to defend free expression and individual liberty online for all people. Social media often brings out the best and the worst of humanity. From live streamed murders on Facebook, to threats of violence by bombing suspect Cesar Sayoc Jr. that went unaddressed by Twitter, and more. Criminals and criminal behavior exist on every social media platform.
Shortly after the attack, Gab was alerted to a…