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‘If they set their mind to it, could cause harm': Heightened security, tensions in DMV after antisemitic attack in Colorado
WASHINGTON () — Security has increased at Jewish buildings around the DMV following Sunday's attack in Boulder, Colo. that targeted Jewish people.
'It's everyone's nightmare,' Gil Preuss, chief executive officer of the Greater Jewish Federation of Washington, said.
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He's not surprised by Sunday's incident.
'The level of antisemitism now is so virulent, across the country, and we're seeing it in one attack after another,' Preuss said.
Metropolitan Police Department officers set up outside the Capital Jewish Museum. Security has already been tight there following the May 21 .
People continue to drop off tributes to the victims. It's a difficult time for many people, especially those who are Jewish.
'I would say as a community right now, we're very suspicious about what's going on,' said David Bloxberg, on vacation from Los Angeles. 'I don't know. I'm not sure what to say. I think it's a dangerous time to be a minority of any type.'
Fairfax County police in Virginia and Montgomery County police in Maryland have also increased their presence around Jewish buildings in their communities to reduce anti-Semitic incidents.
'There are hateful, evil people out there who, if they set their mind to it, [they] could cause harm,' Preuss said.
Despite the increased security, there are concerns that more attacks against Jewish people could take place.
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