Man Detained as Deputies Investigate Gunman Near Poway, Calif. Synagogue
Deputies detained a man following a shooting incident at a Poway, California synagogue Saturday.
Deputies confirmed injuries but did not provide details at this time.
The shooting occurred at Congregation Chabad just before 11:30 a.m.
Saturday marked the last day of Passover.
"It’s a very important celebration for us. There’s lots of people inside, they’re praying," Minoo Anvari told NBC 7. "Everybody was crying and screaming."
Anvari said her husband was inside during the shooting and told her someone came in, started cursing and shooting.
Congregation Chabad is located at 16934 Chabad Way.
Two other places of worship, St. John of Damascus Orthodox and Incarnation Lutheran Church, are located immediately next to the synagogue.
The San Diego Sheriff’s Department is asking people to stay clear of the area.
No other information was available.
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