NYPD Arrests Suspect in Hate Crime Outside Tenka Shul Last Year

The NYPD has arrested a 40-year-old suspect for an alleged hate crime outside the Tenka Shul on 12th Avenue last year.

The incident occurred on Sunday, September 19, 2021 when the suspect approached a 23-year-old man outside the synagogue at 4712 12th Avenue, and yelled “kill all Jews” and stated that he was going to blow up the synagogue, the NYPD said. 

“With the help of the NYPD's Warrant Squad, the 40-year-old male was arrested and charged for his actions,” the NYPD Hate crimes tweeted on Sunday.