Package was discovered today in atlanta. More on that in a moment, but first in pittsburgh, the city and community are in mourning following the worst attack on a u. S. Synagogue in nearly six decades. Its a mixture of anger and disbelief. Am i really experiencing this . Is this a horrific nightmare and im going to wake up . These are good, decent people. They didnt have an ounce of hate in any of them. To the leaders of our country, we have got to stop hate. The victims range in age from to 97 years old. Among them, an accountant, teacher, a husband and wife and a man who had recently become a grandfather and two brothers described as inseparable. Savannah guthrie spoke with the sisters of 65yearold richard g got freed who shared a dental practice with his wife. He touched a lot of people. In all areas of his life. That speaks to who he was. I want them to be who he is. And he was the kindest, most loving, caring person. Joining me is ron mott in pittsburgh. Tom winter. Ron, i want to
Of several jewish grandchildren. His daughter is a Jewish American and his soninlaw is a descendant of holocaust survivors. Tomorrow, the president and first lady will travel toll pennsylvania to express the support of the American People and grieve with the pittsburgh communit community. Well, just minutes later, sanders defended the president against accusations that hes enflaming anger and Division Within the nation as it faces the death of 11 members of the synagogue. Plus, a man accused of a racially charged double murder in kentucky and a suspect accused of sending more than a dozen mail bombs to critics of President Trump. Here was sanders, moments ago. And then this morning, suggesting that the news media is responsible for the anger in the country. How does he do that, when, in the case of the pipe bomber, this was somebody who went to trump rallies, this is somebody who had a van covered with attacks on the media and praise for the president. The shooter in pittsburgh is some
Justice is done. 189 people are feared dead after a boeing 737 crashes after takeoff in indonesia. Yet another suspicious package, this one addressed to the cnn center in atlanta. This comes as the suspect is in a south Florida Court today. One student is dead following a shooting at a North Carolina high school. Hundreds of parents demanded to get their children during a school lockdown. The way to respond in a moment of trauma is to reach out. The tragedy in pittsburgh is sparking calls for unity and solidarity throughout the entire country. In the end, love will triumph over hate. We wont let it win. Glor good evening. This is our western edition. Im jeff glor in pittsburgh outside the tree of life synagogue as mourners continue to gather following this national tragedy. Federal prosecutors said today they will seek the Death Penalty against the man who took away 11 lives. We do know more tonight about how this shooting unfolded on saturday and about those who died. Four of the six
Begin. Brooke, im Anderson Cooper in pittsburgh. Just moments ago, the man accused of the deadliest assault on a Jewish Community in the u. S. Went before a judge. And this hour in miami, another suspect inspired by hate is set to enter court. Hes accused of sending more than a dozen ieds to critics of President Trump. One of the devices, authorities believe, was addressed to cnns World Headquarters and discovered today. Well have much more on that case, of course, ahead, as well. But first, to the antisemitic accused. He alleged murdered 11 members of the tree of life synagogue here in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of this city. We wont say his name, but the 46yearold long haul trucker went on a rampage saturday during shabbat, forcing the rabbi inside to do this. Listen. At that time, i instructed my congregants to drop to the floor. Do not utter a sound and do not move. Our pews are thick, old oak and i thought perhaps theres some protection there. The people that were in the front
Garrett . Reporter the 46yearold is still recovering from multiple gun shot wounds he received from police in that shootout on saturday. So he was wheeled into the courtroom, sitting in a wheelchair. He was wearing a blue sweat shirt and remained calm as the judge asked him, did you want to be read his 29 federal charges. He declined to have that happen. He will be defended by a Court Appointed attorney. Hes going to be held without bond. Next time we will see him will likely be at a preliminary hearing thursday at 10 a. M. The u. S. Attorney has indicated he plans to seek the Death Penalty in this case. Dana how is the community responding to this synagogue that had so much tragedy over the weekend . Reporter its been incredible to see the outpouring of support around the country, really around the world as folks have turned out by the thousands over the last few days to give their respect to honor the lives of those 11 killed in this attack. Their ages range from 54 to 97. Police say