Toronto Woman Killed in Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

A gunman shot and killed eight men and three women in the “Tree of Life” synagogue in Pittsburgh yesterday before a tactical team tracked him down and shot him. He’s recovering in hospital while families and communities mourn the loss of 11 people who were senselessly murdered.

Among the victims of this horrific massacre was 75 year old Joyce Feinberg from Toronto.

The Holy Blossom Temple on Bathurst street posted a message on social media today saying: “Joyce Feinberg, one of the eleven, grew up at Holy Blossom Temple. She was married here. Her confirmation photo is on our Wall of Honour.” Joyce has family members in the congregation in Toronto but spent most of her career as a researcher at the University of Pittsburgh.

The victims’ ages range from 54 to 97 and include a pair of brothers and a husband and wife. The 97 year old was a Holocaust survivor.

Robert Bowers remains in police custody in hospital after being wounded in a shootout with police. He faces 29 federal charges and numerous state charges and is scheduled to make his first court appearance tomorrow. Authorities say he made statements about genocide and killing Jewish people during the massacre and targeted Jews in posts on social media.

The attack is believed to be the deadliest on the Jewish community in US history.

His neighbours say he spent most of his time alone.

Bowers is now facing a list of federal and state charges.

Candlelight vigils were held across the country to honor the lives lost, including D.C. where hundreds gathered outside The White House.

President Trump, who is expected to visit Pittsburgh, condemned the deadly shooting during a rally in Indianapolis.

In the wake of the rampage, the American flag was lowered at The White House.

All US government offices will have flags at half-staff until Wednesday this week.

Flags were at half-staff today ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers game.

The logo has been re-tooled saying “Stronger than hate” to honour the victims of the mass shooting.

Football fans held signs and held a moment of silence before the game.