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Tucson's Congregation Chaverim Vandalized

Tucson's Congregation Chaverim synagogue was vandalized Tuesday night, according to congregants. Here's what to know about the incident.

Tucson's Congregation Chaverim synagogue was vandalized on Tuesday night, according to congregants.
Tucson's Congregation Chaverim synagogue was vandalized on Tuesday night, according to congregants. (Photo by Alma Hernandez)

TUCSON, AZ — Tucson's Congregation Chaverim synagogue was vandalized on Tuesday night, according to congregants.

The synagogue, which is located near Speedway Boulevard and Wilmot Road, had its glass front door smashed by a rock, according to Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez and former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, both of whom attend the synagogue.

In a tweet on Tuesday, Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez described the incident, along with a photo of the smashed glass door that congregants enter through.

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Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords also took to Twitter to address the incident.

Giffords, who survived an assassination attempt in 2011, called Thursday night's incident "heartbreaking to see," in a tweet sent out on Thursday morning.

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"Yesterday, my synagogue in Tucson was vandalized," Giffords wrote. "It's heartbreaking to see such a disgusting act in a place where so many are meant to feel safest. Despite these actions, we will not be shaken. Hate has no place in Arizona."

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The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, with the damage being reported to police at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Tucson police said.

No suspects have been named or charged in connection with the incident, according to police.


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