In the American state of Michigan, the leader of a synagogue was found dead: “With several stab wounds to her body”. Police and the FBI are investigating.
The leader of a synagogue was found dead on Saturday in the US state of Michigan. Samantha Woll, leader of the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, was found dead by emergency responders in Detroit “with multiple stab wounds to her body,” police said. A trail of blood led police to the 40-year-old man’s nearby house, “where the crime likely occurred.” The motive for the crime was initially unclear; police asked the FBI for help in the investigation.
The incident occurred amid rising tensions between the Jewish and Muslim communities in the US, following Hamas’ major attack on Israel on October 7 and subsequent Israeli retaliation in the Gaza Strip.
Police Chief James White appealed for patience and warned against jumping to conclusions before “all available evidence has been analyzed.”
Samantha Woll was a Democrat and worked for members of Congress
Woll was active in the Democratic Party and worked for U.S. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, the Detroit Free Press reported. She also actively supported an organization that brought together young Muslims and Jews.
A statement on the synagogue’s Facebook page said: “We are shocked and saddened by the unexpected death of our board president, Samantha Woll.” (APA)