Police said they have not received any reports of property damage are are continuing to investigate the incident as a hate crime. The flyers in Colleyville, like those found in Garland, made anti-Semitic claims and linked to the same website. The City unequivocally denounces hate in any form – it has no place in our city. Our citizens have consistently chosen to love and support one another, no matter their religious beliefs or heritage. These viewpoints do not reflect those I find in our community members. I am saddened that individuals chose to bring this intolerance to Colleyville. In what appears to be a coordinated effort in cities across the country, anti-Semitic and other racist materials were distributed in clear sandwich bags to parts of our city overnight. Anyone with video of a potential suspect vehicle, please call our non-emergency number to report 81,” the statement read.Ĭolleyville Mayor Richard Newton likewise condemned the actions, and noted it appeared to be part of a wider effort targeting cities across the country: We have been in contact with the FBI and are investigating as a Hate Crime. “The Colleyville Police Department is aware of anti-Semitic and white separatist materials distributed in clear sandwich bags to driveways around the city overnight. Each of us has a responsibility to root out hate, and work towards building a community where all belong and all can thrive.Ĭolleyville Police also released a statement, saying they are in contact with the FBI about the flyers. Unfortunately, anti-Semitism is a reality in the United States and around the world. Urania, by that name If rightly thou art call'd, whose voice divine Following, above the Olympian hill Isoar, Above the flight of Pegasan wing. Circulating hate speech cannot be taken lightly. We are hopeful that the individual(s) responsible will be identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We understand that the Colleyville Police Department and the FBI are investigating, and their involvement brings comfort. 15, where four congregants were held hostage, several of our members today received anti-Semitic flyers in their respective driveways.
The synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel, said in a statement today:įollowing a harrowing ordeal at our congregation on Jan. Similar flyers were found today in Colleyville, where in January a man who repeated many of the same anti-Semitic tropes took a synagogue hostage for several hours. The fliers contain false statements about COVID-19 and the Biden administration meant to incite hate against Jewish people.
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