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Local police taking precautions after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Written by Emma Needleman | Oct 27, 2018 2:44:40 PM

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Police were increasing security at houses of worship in and around Philadelphia following the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh that left 11 people dead.

In Cheltenham, police were protecting the congregation at Beth Shalom synagogue on Saturday evening.