Temple Israel praises ‘heroic security personnel’ who took down ‘terrorist gunman’
Temple Israel released its first statement after a gunman drove into the synagogue on Thursday.
‘Everyone is safe. All 140 students in our Susan and Harold Loss Early Childhood Center, our amazing staff, our courageous teachers, and our heroic security personnel are all accounted for and safe,’ Temple Israel wrote on social media.
‘As you have no doubt heard, Temple Israel was the victim of a terrorist gunman who was confronted and neutralized by our security personnel who are truly heroes. Our teachers followed their training and kept the children safe and calm.
‘We are deeply and humbly grateful to our teachers, staff, security, law enforcement, and Shenendoah Country Club that welcomed us, fed us, and sheltered our staff, teachers, children, and parents. What incredible neighbors we have. What incredible police force we have.
‘This note is coming to you before we know anything about our future programming or services, or any investigation. We wanted you to know we are safe, and we love you all.’
