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 Fire damages historic synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi; arson suspect arrested
01/11/26 02:04 PM
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Fire damages historic synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi; arson suspect arrested
Updated on: January 11, 2026 / 4:34 PM EST / CBS/AP
Congregants and leaders vowed to rebuild a historic Mississippi synagogue that was heavily damaged by a fire after an individual was taken into custody for what authorities said Sunday was an act of arson.
The fire ripped through the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday, authorities said. No congregants were injured in the blaze.
Photos showed the charred remains of an administrative office and synagogue library, where several Torahs were destroyed or damaged.
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Photo provided by Jackson Fire Department shows a fire truck outside the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson.
Jackson Fire Department Chief Charles Felton
Authorities have not disclosed the suspect's motive, but Jackson Fire Chief Charles Felton told CBS News the FBI is looking into the possibility of a hate crime. Felton said he couldn't release the suspect's ID yet due to the ongoing investigation…..
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fire-damages-historic-mississippi-synagogue-suspect-arrested/
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