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Behind the Aegis

(53,988 posts)
Thu Nov 1, 2018, 02:35 AM Nov 2018

Pittsburgh shooting: Jewish medics helped to save synagogue gunman's life

Robert Bowers was shouting about 'killing Jewish people' while being treated by the doctors

Jewish doctors and medical staff helped to save the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter’s life, it has been revealed.

Eleven people were killed and six others wounded after a gunman opened fire at the Tree of Life synagogue in the Jewish neighbourhood of Squirrel Hill on Saturday.

Authorities made clear they believed the attack was motivated by religious hatred and 46-year-old Robert Bowers has been charged in connection with the incident.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Jewish medics helped to save synagogue gunman's life (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Nov 2018 OP
he killed a doctor Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #1
Unreal.. :( it's their oath to save Cha Nov 2018 #2
They are consummate Dorian Gray Nov 2018 #3

Hermit-The-Prog

(33,430 posts)
1. he killed a doctor
Thu Nov 1, 2018, 04:22 AM
Nov 2018

Jewish doctors saved him after he killed a Jewish doctor.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211349336

Dr Cohen takes his oath and his job seriously. Takes a strong person to show such kindness in the face of such hatred.

Cha

(297,686 posts)
2. Unreal.. :( it's their oath to save
Thu Nov 1, 2018, 05:16 AM
Nov 2018

everyone.

Hopefully Bowers will have his own private hell in prison.

Dorian Gray

(13,501 posts)
3. They are consummate
Thu Nov 1, 2018, 05:50 AM
Nov 2018

professionals who did the right thing. They didn't follow emotion. They provided the necessary healthcare to an injured man.

And now he can face consequences.

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