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Posted By admin on May 14, 2022

Pittsburgh Police arrested David Aul, 38, on May 8 after he choked a victim in a Murray Avenue store.

Aul reportedly was observed over the last several weeks walking along Murray Avenue and near Hillel Academy in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood exhibiting disturbing behavior, according to Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Community Security Director Shawn Brokos. His actions became increasingly erratic and included making antisemitic comments before the attack, she said.

Auls arrest is the fourth in less than a year by suspects targeting the Jewish community in Squirrel Hill. In September 2021, Tyrone Correll was arrested for simple assault, harassment and ethnic intimidation. Andrew Clinton was arrested April 4 for a string of burglaries, many of which targeted the Jewish community. Christian Williams was arrested on April 17 for making antisemitic comments and threats.

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Brokos said there are no known connections between those arrested but that the spate of antisemitic activity was making some Jewish community members feel less safe in Squirrel Hill.

There is something going on, Brokos said. We are being targeted. Whats this all about? Im not sure, but its certainly antisemitic and there is a mental health component.

Aul is in custody waiting to be arraigned. Both Correll and Williams recently had their cases moved from City Court to Criminal Court. No trial date has been set for either.

Brokos urged community members to remain alert and vigilant and to continue ongoing security training to remain as prepared as possible in light of the current upsurge in antisemitic threats. PJCDavid Rullo

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