RS County Increasing Security For Hanukkah Following Australia Shooting

Hanukkah

RIVERSIDE (CNS) – The Riverside Police Department was increasing patrols around Jewish facilities and Hanukkah events Monday following a deadly attack in Australia, where as many as 15 people were killed while celebrating the first day of the Jewish holiday.

“We are aware of the shooting and police will be driving by locations of interest throughout Riverside,” a Riverside police dispatcher told City News Service.

The Chabad of Temecula was scheduled to host a Menorah Lighting event Sunday at 4 p.m. at 28250 Ynez Road. An official there told CNS that there would be police presence and armed security at the event as a result of the attack…

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