Please Be Aware
As we approach the eighth anniversary of the synagogue massacre that forever changed so many lives, we thank you for your continued commitment and partnership as we work together to protect Jewish life and strengthen our community’s security. We remember the 11 lives taken from us and honor their memories. We also honor the survivors, families, and first responders, and reflect on a Pittsburgh community that demonstrated that love is stronger than hate. For more information on the commemoration, see Pittsburgh community prepares to mark eight years since synagogue shooting (jewishchronicle.com).
University of Pittsburgh Police are investigating two incidents involving antisemitic graffiti discovered on the Oakland campus. The investigation remains ongoing. Read Antisemitic graffiti found on University of Pittsburgh campus (wpxi.com).
The FBI in Los Angeles arrested 51-year-old Steven Carlos Duenas for allegedly planning what authorities described as a “mass incident” targeting a Jewish preschool. Following his arrest on October 1, 2026, federal agents reportedly recovered components intended for the construction of a Molotov cocktail from his residence. Read Los Angeles man allegedly planned “mass incident” at Jewish preschool, had Molotov cocktail materials (clevelandjewishnews.com).
The man responsible for firebombing a group marching in support of Israeli hostages in Boulder last year, killing one woman and injuring over a dozen others, is expected to plead guilty to the 12 charges he faces, nine of which are Hate Crime charges. In lieu of the death penalty, he will face life in prison. Read Boulder firebomber moves to change plea on federal hate-crime charges (dailycamera.com).
So far in 2026 we have logged 250 incidents in our Virtual Command Center which is in comparison to 268 at this time last year. Please continue to report any suspicious incidents via the Incident Report Form.
