Jewish Man Shot on Way to Chicago Synagogue by Illegal Immigrant

Calls intensify for hate crime charges as suspect, a Mauritanian national, faces multiple felony counts.

The suspect, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, is an illegal immigrant from Mauritania and was arrested after a shootout with police.
Authorities report the victim was shot in the shoulder while wearing traditional Jewish clothing and is recovering at home.
Despite community pressure, Chicago police have not yet filed hate crime charges, citing insufficient evidence.
Jewish leaders criticize Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for not acknowledging the victim's faith in his public statement.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker supports a thorough investigation into whether the attack should be classified as a hate crime.