Man Chants 'Heil Hitler' While Chasing Mother and Daughter in NY Store
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
A man chased a mother and her daughter in a New York store last Saturday, shouting "Heil Hitler" and "kill all Jews" while mimicking shooting. The suspect was arrested but released by a court under restrictive conditions without bail, alarming the local Jewish community. This incident is part of a surge in hate crimes in New York, with over half targeting Jews in the first nine months of 2026.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A man chased a mother and daughter in a New York store, shouting antisemitic slogans.
- The suspect yelled "Heil Hitler" and "kill all Jews" while mimicking shooting gestures.
- The suspect was arrested but released by a court without bail.
- Over half of New York's hate crimes in early 2026 targeted Jews.
- The incident occurred in Inwood, New York, on the last Saturday.
A 34-year-old mother and her seven-year-old daughter experienced terror last Saturday when a 36-year-old man pursued them in the "Bingo Wholesale" store in Inwood, New York, shouting antisemitic slogans and mimicking shooting gestures. According to local media reports and Nassau County Police, the incident began when the suspect aggressively approached the two women and began threatening them. He formed a handgun shape with his hands, made shooting sounds, and advanced towards the frightened mother and her young daughter. During the chase, the suspect yelled hateful phrases including "Heil Hitler," "Free Palestine," "kill all Jews," and "kill Israel." The mother described the experience as a waking nightmare, fearing for her life and her daughter's safety.
The suspect continued his racist rampage outside the store, escalating his shouts and directing his simulated shooting gestures at other customers. Nassau County detectives quickly launched a manhunt and located the suspect in Inwood later that evening. The suspect, a Long Island resident, was arrested for questioning without resistance. Despite the severity of the acts and direct threats to life, a court released the suspect under restrictive conditions without requiring a bail bond, a decision that has caused deep concern within the local Jewish community.
This incident adds to a continuing wave of hate crimes in the New York area. Official police data shows that between January and September 2026, out of 463 verified hate crimes, 245 incidents, approximately 53%, were directed against Jews. This is despite the Jewish population constituting only about 10% of the city's residents, reflecting a disturbing increase compared to the same period last year. Just days prior, a Hasidic man was attacked on his way to a synagogue in Williamsburg.
