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FAKE NEWS: Reports of Stabbing at Flatbush Shul Cause Panic in Jewish Community [VIDEO]


Social media has caused panic in Brooklyn’s Jewish community, as word spread of an attempted stabbing at a Shul in Flatbush on Tuesday morning.

But in fact, there was no stabbing, and the person in question never threatened anyone at a Shul.

NYPD sources confirm to YWN that earlier this morning, a known emotionally disturbed person was seen walking on East 22 Street and Ave S carrying a knife. There are three large Shuls in the vicinity. Police stress that he is known to them. Video obtained by YWN (posted below) shows the man walking down the street holding the knife.

Police and Flatbush Shomrim responded immediately. He was told to drop the knife, and complied with the request. He was taken into custody without further incident.

Photos showing blood on the person are old wounds on his body.

The man was taken to Coney Island Hospital for a psychiatric evaluation, police said. No charges were immediately filed.

(Charles Gross – YWN)



4 Responses

  1. It can be expected at this time for there to be overly cautious/nervous reactions. But as our shul posted, in consultation with the NYPD, it is better to report something suspicious or out of place than ignoring it. They would prefer investigating that than a crime scene R’L.
    And if he was carrying a knife around, I would categorize that as suspicious and not “fake”

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