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After Synagogue Shooting, Religious Leaders Evaluate Security

Eleven people were killed in a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood on Oct. 27. Jeff Swensen/Getty Images hide caption

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After Synagogue Shooting, Religious Leaders Evaluate Security

October 31, 2018 • Faith leaders are stuck in a quandary. They're trying to balance a mission of keeping houses of worship welcoming spaces with a responsibility to tighten security.

Synagogue Shooting Suspect, Robert Bowers, Indicted On 44 Federal Charges

Robert Bowers was charged with 44 federal counts, including hate crimes, prosecutors announced on Wednesday. He is accused of killing 11 people at the Tree of Life Synagogue on Oct. 27. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Synagogue Shooting Suspect, Robert Bowers, Indicted On 44 Federal Charges

October 31, 2018 • The indictment, which includes hate crime charges, accuses Bowers of entering the Tree of Life synagogue with three handguns and an AR-15 rifle. Once inside he indicated his desire to "kill Jews."

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What's Known About Robert Bowers, The Suspect In The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

October 27, 2018 • Bowers, 46, is a resident of Pittsburgh with a history of making anti-Semitic remarks on social media. Authorities believe he acted alone.