Gunman Sentenced to 35 Years for Antisemitic Shootings Outside LA Synagogues

Jaime Tran, who targeted Jewish men in Pico-Robertson, pleaded guilty to hate crimes and firearms charges.

Jaime Tran, 30, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for shooting two Jewish men outside synagogues in Los Angeles in February 2023.
Tran pleaded guilty to two counts of hate crimes with intent to kill and two counts of using a firearm during a crime of violence.
The attacks, which occurred on consecutive mornings, targeted the victims based on their religious clothing, raising fears within the Jewish community.
Authorities revealed Tran had a history of antisemitic behavior, including sending violent messages and attempting to illegally purchase firearms.
Despite the severity of the crimes, the judge cited Tran's mental health issues as a factor in not imposing the maximum 40-year sentence.