Prosecutors, Lawyers Agree To 120-Day Extension In Tree Of Life Synagogue Mass Shooting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) -- The man charged with killing 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue last year had a court hearing that lasted 4 minutes.
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.
During the hearing on Monday morning, the discovery was extended by 120 days.
Bower allegedly expressed hatred of Jews during the Oct. 27 rampage and later told police that "all these Jews need to die." It was the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history.
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Federal prosecutors and the defense will be in court to review the progress of the case. Prosecutors have not made a final decision on whether to seek the death penalty.
Bowers has pleaded not guilty to hate crimes and other offenses.
The case will be back in court in November.
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