CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (WABC) — A driver is in custody after a car repeatedly slammed into Chabad World Headquarters in Brooklyn on Wednesday, and the NYPD is now investigating it as a possible hate crime.
Police were called to 770 Eastern Parkway where a grey Honda with New Jersey plates crashed near the entrance of Chabad World Headquarters at 8:46 p.m.
NYPD officials say the driver struck the building, reversed, and then struck the building again.
Officers ordered the driver out the vehicle, and was taken into custody. The driver has not been charged so far, however, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the incident is being investigated by the Hate Crimes Task Force as a potential hate crime.
No injuries were reported.
The Anti-Defamation League of New York / New Jersey (ADL NYNJ) released a statement Wednesday night in response to the reports.
“We are deeply disturbed by reports of an incident that occurred tonight in Brooklyn. Just minutes ago, a car repeatedly rammed into 770 Eastern Parkway,” the organization said in the statement. “This building is not only a synagogue, but alsothe worldwide @ChabadHeadquarters and a beloved symbol of Judaism around the world. @ADLis in touch with law enforcement and local partners on the ground. We are grateful to @NYPDNewsfor making a swift arrest and will update as we learn more.”
The circumstances surrounding how and why the crash happened is under investigation, and prompted the NYPD Bomb Squad to report to the scene.
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