Summary
The FBI charged a man with setting fire to a historic synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, after he admitted to the crime, saying he targeted it because of its "Jewish identity." Surveillance footage showed the suspect pouring liquid inside the synagogue before starting the fire, which damaged the 165-year-old building. The synagogue had also been targeted by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967.
Key Facts
- A man is charged with arson for setting fire to a synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi.
- The suspect admitted he targeted the building due to its "Jewish identity."
- Surveillance video showed the person pouring liquid inside before the fire.
- The synagogue, 165 years old, suffered significant damage.
- No injuries were reported from this incident.
- The synagogue was previously targeted by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967.
- Local residents and nearby churches have shown their support following the incident.
