LA Police Call for Unity After Synagogue Attack

Authorities vow to monitor developments and ensure safety of all Angelenos following assault on Jewish institution in Michigan.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Los Angeles Police Department has called for unity against all forms of hate after an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area. The department said it is 'deeply saddened' by the incident and has increased patrols around houses of worship and cultural centers across the city 'out of an abundance of caution.' Several elected officials, including a U.S. Congressman and local county supervisors, also condemned the attack and reaffirmed the need to confront antisemitism and hate in all its forms.

Why it matters

The synagogue attack in Michigan is the latest in a string of incidents targeting Jewish institutions, raising concerns about the spread of antisemitism and the need for a unified response from law enforcement and political leaders to address all forms of hate-motivated violence.

The details

According to the report, the LAPD identified the target as a 'Jewish institution' and said it was 'deeply saddened' by the attack. The department stated it will 'continue working with our local, state, national and international partners to monitor developments and ensure the safety of all Angelenos.' Several elected officials, including a U.S. Congressman and local county supervisors, also condemned the attack and called for confronting antisemitism and hate.

  • The attack on the synagogue in the Detroit area occurred on Thursday.

The players

Los Angeles Police Department

The law enforcement agency for the city of Los Angeles that is calling for unity against all forms of hate following the synagogue attack.

Raja Krishnamoorthi

A U.S. Congressman from Illinois who said 'violence and antisemitism have no place in America' and that the attack is a 'disturbing reminder that we must confront antisemitism and reject all forms of hate wherever they appear.'

Holly Mitchell

A member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors who said 'no community should have to live in fear of violence, especially in their house of worship' and that the 'attack on Temple Israel in Michigan today is a painful reminder of why we must continue to call out antisemitism and all forms of hate, together.'

Patrick Carroll

A member of the New York state Assembly who said that 'as antisemitism spreads, we must all speak with one voice to clearly condemn these senseless acts of violence' and 'we must stand up to Jewish hate. We must end all forms of hate and violence.'

Daniella Levine Cava

The mayor of Miami-Dade County who referred in a statement to working to confront 'antisemitism and hate.'

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What they’re saying

“Together, we stand united against hate and violence in all its forms.”

— Los Angeles Police Department

“Violence and antisemitism have no place in America. The attack on Temple Israel is a disturbing reminder that we must confront antisemitism and reject all forms of hate wherever they appear.”

— Raja Krishnamoorthi, U.S. Congressman

“No community should have to live in fear of violence, especially in their house of worship. The attack on Temple Israel in Michigan today is a painful reminder of why we must continue to call out antisemitism and all forms of hate, together.”

— Holly Mitchell, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

“As antisemitism spreads, we must all speak with one voice to clearly condemn these senseless acts of violence. We must stand up to Jewish hate. We must end all forms of hate and violence.”

— Patrick Carroll, New York State Assembly

What’s next

The LAPD stated it has 'increased visible patrols around houses of worship and associated schools, as well as cultural centers across the city' out of an abundance of caution following the synagogue attack.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing threat of antisemitism and the need for a unified, comprehensive response from law enforcement and political leaders to address all forms of hate-motivated violence targeting religious and cultural institutions in communities across the country.