EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An exit sign of a West El Paso synagogue was graffitied with a symbol that showed a swastika combined with the Star of David on Thursday, Feb. 6, according to photos that have gone viral on social media and the President of the Congregation B’nai Zion, Bill Carvajal.
Carvajal says the graffiti was “antisemitic” and the incident has been reported to the El Paso Police Department and the FBI.
Carvajal sent out a statement to members, which was obtained by KTSM. The statement reads the following:
“We had an incident at our facility today where Anti-Semitic graffiti was place on our exit sign. The incident was reported to the El Paso Police Department and FBI who are investigating. We have been in contact with the ADL and Secure Communities Network and are coordinating with them. The security of our Congregation is of paramount importance, and we have had heightened security measures in place for over a year. As we get more information, we will share it with the Congregation.”
Carvajal did not say if anyone was arrested or charged in relation to the incident.
Our crews headed out to the synagogue and confirmed that the sign had been cleaned up as of Thursday afternoon.
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