Detroit authorities said Monday afternoon that beloved Jewish leader Samantha Woll wasn't targeted because of her religion or support of Israel.
The grisly stabbing death of synagogue president and political strategist Samantha Woll was not a hate crime, Detroit Police announced Monday at a press conference. 'We believe that there are no other groups or anyone else at risk in regard to this particular incident,' Detroit Chief Police James E. White told reporters. 'We believe this incident was not motivated by antisemitism and this suspect acted alone.' There was no forced entry, he noted.
She is an avid supporter of Israel and a prominent figure in the local Jewish community. As president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit Synagogue, she spearheaded a massive renovation of the historic building. Before taking on her leadership role at the synagogue, she had worked for Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and on the re-election campaign of Attorney General Dana Nessel, both Democrats.
Michigan Democratic Congressman Rashida Tlaib, who has been a vocal critic of Israel, offered a tribute to Woll on Facebook. 'My friend, and a member of our organizing community, Sam Woll, was murdered. I have no words. She always had a sweet smile to offer and the warmest eyes to greet you. Our community is devastated and we are shocked,' she wrote.
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