Buddhist Monks Robbed at Gunpoint in Brooklyn Temple

Three armed suspects forcibly entered the Watt Samakki-Dhammikaram Buddhist Temple, robbing four monks of cash and personal items.

A trio of armed men broke into the Watt Samakki-Dhammikaram Buddhist Temple in Brooklyn, demanding money and property from four monks.
The robbery occurred on Sunday afternoon, with the suspects fleeing on foot northbound on Rugby Road.
No injuries were reported, and the suspects remain at large as the investigation continues.
The temple, serving the Cambodian community, was targeted for its donations and personal belongings of the monks.
This incident has left the monks and the local community in fear, marking a rare act of violence against the religious site.