Earnest, who had no previous contact with law enforcement, may be charged with a hate crime in addition to homicide, San Diego County Sheriff William Gore said. Earnest is also being investigated in connection with an arson attack on a mosque in nearby Escondido, California, on March 24. Shortly after fleeing, Earnest called 911 to report the shooting, San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit said. Gunman shouting and cursingMinoo Anvari, a member of the synagogue, said her husband was inside during the shooting. A candlelight vigil is held at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church for victims of Saturday's shooting at the Congregation Chabad synagogue in Poway, north of San Diego.

Source: CBC News April 28, 2019 13:07 UTC