Prosecutors, Lawyers Agree To 120-Day Extension In Tree Of Life Synagogue Mass Shooting

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Posted on 08/13/19 | News Source: Matzav

The man charged with killing 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue last year had a court hearing that lasted 4 minutes before prosecutors and lawyers agreed to a 120-day extension in the case.

Authorities say Robert Bowers opened fire with an AR-15 rifle and other weapons during worship services inside Tree of Life synagogue, killing eight men and three women before police shot and wounded him.

The case will be back in court in November. Prosecutors have not made a final decision on whether to seek the death penalty.

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