Attack on Jewish family's Redlands home under investigation as a possible hate crime

"Police are investigating a possible hate crime after someone driving past a Jewish family's home in Redlands fired several shots and yelled antisemitic slurs, police said. The attack on the home, which had been decorated with inflatable animals, dreidels and menorahs for Hanukkah, was captured on surveillance video. Police believe an airsoft handgun was used in the attack. "Unfortunately, Redlands is not immune to these hateful acts, as a local family was targeted because of their festive home decorations celebrating Hanukkah," the Redlands Police Department said in a statement."

"Rodgir Cohen, a professor of political science, religion and psychology, said he and his family had just returned from Shabbat dinner. The family had walked inside their home, but he and his son were headed back to the car after realizing he'd left his cellphone at the restaurant. That's when, Cohen said, his son saw two women and a man near a car, who yelled, "Free Palestine," and used the N-word toward him."

"On Monday, a spokesperson for the Police Department said that no suspects have been arrested or identified and that the investigation continues."

A vehicle drove past a Jewish family's home in Redlands and someone fired several shots at the house while yelling antisemitic slurs. The home's Hanukkah decorations included inflatable animals, dreidels and menorahs and surveillance video captured the attack. Police believe an airsoft handgun was used and have opened a possible hate crime investigation; no suspects have been identified or arrested. The family had just returned from Shabbat dinner when a son briefly encountered three people who shouted "Free Palestine" and used a racial slur. The family discovered the shooting after reviewing security footage and reported the incident to police.

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