Additionally, Wagner said, “These two local acts of hate, and even more so the senseless, wanton murder of 11 innocent people in Pittsburgh, remind us that historical prejudices remain alive in evil people. It is for the good to work tirelessly against them, their hatred, and their evil. Anti-Semitism cannot be acceptable in this country; it will not be ignored in Irvine.
Law enforcement officers will bring the perpetrators to justice
Furthermore, he promised that the entire City Council will work with the Irvine Police Department to “identify and bring the perpetrators to justice.” They will also “continue to do everything in their power to condemn anti-Semitism and to protect Irvine’s Jewish community” as well as “everyone of any race, religion, or ethnic background in this city.”
On the other hand, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra encouraged everyone to condemn the “unconscionable vandalism” at the synagogue.
Hate crimes must never find safe harbor anywhere in America. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. We stand with our fellow law enforcement authorities as they investigate this crime to bring the perpetrators to justice,” said Becerra.
