In Detroit, USA, an unidentified assailant fatally stabbed Samantha Woll, a 40-year-old leader of a local synagogue, outside her residence. According to law enforcement, the prominent figure in the local Jewish community likely walked a short distance following the attack before collapsing. Doctors on the scene pronounced her dead.
“Officers at the scene followed a blood trail leading to the victim’s home, suggesting that the attack took place there,” stated Dan Donakowski of the Detroit Police Department, as reported by Sky News.
Samantha Woll had been leading the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue since 2022. She had previously worked as an aide to local Democratic politicians, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Detroit Police Chief James E. White expressed that this distressing case raises numerous unanswered questions. He urged the public to be patient as investigators thoroughly examine all available evidence.
At this time, Chief White refrained from speculating on any potential connection between the murder and the Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, which occurred in response to recent Hamas terror attacks on Israeli territory two weeks ago.
“Our police department has mobilized various resources over the past few hours to support this investigation,” White stated, emphasizing that he anticipates providing the latest information on Sunday.
Source: novinky.cz
