Suspects Sought After Brick Thrown Through Window of Mass. Kosher Store
- Just after midnight on Sunday, several masked individuals threw a brick painted with "Free Palestine" through the front window of a kosher market in Brookline, Massachusetts.
- The incident followed a report from the store owner and occurred amid heightened concerns about anti-Semitic attacks, with authorities investigating it as a hate crime and seeking additional video evidence.
- Police said at least two suspects came from Coolidge Street, threw the brick, then fled without targeting other businesses, and investigators have not confirmed the exact number involved.
- Police chief Jennifer Paster emphasized that the incident went beyond typical property damage or vandalism, describing it as a deliberate and hateful act intended to intimidate the Jewish community.
- The attack highlights ongoing tensions and prompts the community and police to reinforce that Brookline remains committed to inclusion, dignity, and safety for all residents.
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