Suspect Accused of Shooting Jewish Man in Chicago

Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, a 22-year-old illegal immigrant from Mauritania, has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly shot a 39-year-old Jewish man in Chicago while the victim was on his way to synagogue. The incident occurred in the West Ridge neighborhood, where Abdallahi reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' during a violent shootout with police. Abdallahi had crossed into the U.S. from Mexico in March 2023 and was released by border agents after being deemed not a threat. Jewish leaders are calling for hate crime charges, expressing concerns over the attack being motivated by antisemitism. The victim is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries, while Abdallahi remains hospitalized after being shot multiple times during the confrontation with police. Authorities have yet to confirm any hate crime charges, prompting outrage within the local Jewish community.