Suspect in custody after shotgun fired outside Albany synagogue
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A 28-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly firing a shotgun outside a synagogue in Albany, New York. The man reportedly shouted "Free Palestine" before firing the gun, but no injuries were reported. The FBI has charged Mufid Fawaz Alkhader with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Authorities are investigating whether the incident was a hate crime. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has directed increased security measures for Hanukkah patrols in response to the incident.
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