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Gunman who shot Jewish man near Chicago synagogue is illegal migrant who targeted victim in antisemitic attack: sources
By Jennie Taer and Joe Marino
Published Oct. 30, 2024, 7:45 p.m. ET

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The gunman who opened fire on a Jewish man walking to synagogue in
Chicago is an illegal migrant from West Africa who was released into the
US last year — and he targeted the victim because of his faith, law enforcement sources tell The Post.

Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22 — who hails from Mauritania — crossed into
San Diego in March 2023 and was screened by border agents, who quickly
released him into the US, officials said.

Federal investigators believe Abdallahi was specifically targeting Jews
in an antisemitic attack when he ambushed a 39-year-old Orthodox Jewish
man in the city’s West Ridge neighborhood — which is home to several synagogues, sources said.

The gunman was then reportedly caught on video shouting “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire on police — who critically wounded him in a shootout.

The Cook County prosecutor has sparked outrage from the Windy City’s
Jewish community after Abdallahi was not charged with a hate crime.

A man shoots at a Fire Department ambulance, then toward a man walking a
dog before engaging Chicago police in a shooutout.
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“At about 9:55, the offender reemerged from an alley and fired shots at
the officers and at the responding paramedics,” Chicago Deputy Police
Chief Kevin Bruno told reporters.
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When Abdallahi was caught at the border last year, authorities didn’t
find any criminal or terrorist histories linked him, sources said.

Border Patrol noted that Abdallahi “does not appear to be a threat to national security, or public safety…” before sending him on his way with
a future court date, according to sources.

Abdallahi said he was going to live with a friend in Indiana.

Although Abdallahi told Border Patrol agents in California he didn’t
fear being returned to Mauritania, he later filed for asylum. That case
is pending.

A video frame shows police exchanging gunfire with a man who allegedly
shot the Orthodox Jewish man.
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A Jewish man was shot in Chicago while walking to synagogue by a gunman
who allegedly screamed “Allahu Akbar,” according to reports.
The case has caused tensions between Chicago and Cook County officials
and the Jewish community. Cops said the gunman opened fire on an
Orthodox Jewish man wearing a kippah without saying a word.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has faced backlash for expressing his “heartfelt thoughts and prayers” with the victim, but failing to mention that the victim is Jewish.

“On behalf of the City of Chicago, our heartfelt thoughts and prayers
are with the victim and his loved ones from this weekend’s shooting
incident that took place in Rogers Park,” Johnson wrote on X Wednesday. “This tragic event should have never happened, and we recognize the dedication of our first responders who put their lives on the line
during this shooting.

“The Mayor’s Office is in close communication with the Chicago Police Department as the investigation continues. All Chicagoans deserve to
feel safe and protected across the city. There is more work to be done,
and we are committed to diligently improving community safety in every neighborhood,” he added.

Chicago Police present information to the media on Sidi Mohamed
Abdallahi during a news conference.
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According to a report, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, was arrested
following a shootout with police on Saturday morning in Chicago’s West
Ridge neighborhood.
Chicago Police Department
Chicago’s Jewish Community Relations Council was quick to call out the mayor’s omission.

“You failed to identify that the victim was a Jewish man, in a densely populated Jewish neighborhood, going to synagogue for Shabbat morning prayers,” the group wrote on X. “What will it take for you to
acknowledge the Jewish community?”

The alleged gunman is charged with six counts of attempted murder, seven
counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.

Cops said they yet to determine a motive of the attack as the
investigation remains ongoing. Detectives weren’t immediately able to interview Abdallahi because of his injuries, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said, according to CBS News.

Snelling said cops aren’t ruling out additional charges.

Alderperson Debra Silverstein expressed outrage about the lack of hate
crime charges filed against Abdallahi.


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“I am very disappointed by this turn of events and strongly encourage
the Cook County State’s Attorney Office to prosecute the offender to the
full extent of the law,” Silverstein told the Sun-Times.

“The Jewish community is always on high alert, and this is just adding
to our anxiety,” she added.

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Frank Gerrard
30 October, 2024

Altruistic immigration policies were laudable in the early part of the
20th century, when politicians cared about the safety of the American
people and immigrants were screened and came here with the intention to
learn and add something to American culture; those days are gone and
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Emanuel Zepnick
30 October, 2024

I am extremely sad , not only that a innocent 39 year old man observing
the Sabbath and had a violent incident being shot by a stranger on the
way to shul . Joseph Robinette Biden if Donald Trumps Stay in Mexico
instead of loosing the Borders for Political Gain more Votes . This
young man would b...

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OliverK
30 October, 2024

like this? vote Dim to get plenty more. good thing Illinois stringent
gun control worked to protect the perp from his victim.

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