A brutal conflict occurred in san jose Over the weekend, several men were recorded assaulting a man and knocking him to the ground. Authorities are treating the incident as a possible anti-Semitic A hate crime, according to police.
The altercation, which took place in the popular Santana Row shopping district on Sunday afternoon, was said to have escalated from a verbal dispute that may have included the use of anti-Semitic slurs. san jose Police Department (SJPD).
“The victim claims the suspect used anti-Semitic language during the argument,” police said. “The assault unit is currently investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.”
this is what happened
According to officials, the fight began when three men approached two men, both of whom later suffered minor injuries.
Cameras captured part of the fight in the outdoor dining area. In the video, a young man repeatedly attacks a person lying on the ground, while another suspect grabs the victim’s feet to restrict his movement.
Before the suspect was seen leaving the scene, viewers heard someone yelling in the background: “Stop it! Stop it!”
The suspect left the scene before police arrived.
Medical professionals assessed both victims at the scene for minor injuries.
According to X account @TheJewishAlly, the victim was attacked after being overheard talking in Hebrew.
Law enforcement said the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Politicians react to ‘deeply disturbing events’
Several politicians reacted to the incident, with Congressman Ro Khanna saying, “The attacks on Israeli-Americans san jose And speaking Hebrew was terrifying. “
“This kind of anti-Semitism has no place in our communities. I unequivocally condemn these attacks. The attackers must be held accountable and prosecuted,” he added.
“I have been in contact with our police department and leaders of the local Jewish community regarding this deeply disturbing incident and will continue to monitor developments closely,” San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said.
