Man Arrested In Shootings Outside LA Synagogues Investigated As Hate Crimes

Two shootings of men leaving Pico-Robertson area synagogues Wednesday and Thursday sent shockwaves through a community that has seen an uptick in hate crimes targeting Jews. It prompted police to increase patrols in the area and calls for a crackdown on hate crimes. The case is being investigated as a hate crime, the LAPD confirmed Friday. "Los Angeles Police Department's investigation led to the identification of a suspect believed to have committed both shootings which launched an exhaustive search. The facts of the case led to this crime being investigated...