A gunman fired 20 bullets into the home of a Jewish family in Redlands, California, on Saturday.
The family’s home was clearly Jewish, as they had decorated the exterior for Hanukkah.
According to door cam footage, the suspect shouted antisemitic slurs such as “F*** the Jews” as he fired at the home from his car.
'Another dangerous and despicable act of violence'
The family shared a statement with Jewish outlet Community News: “My family just survived an antisemitic drive-by shooting in Redlands. My family and I decorated our house for the Jewish holiday Hanukkah; many of the decorations include light-up “Happy Hanukkah” signs and inflatable Jewish symbols.“We had just gotten home from eating dinner out and saw a car parked a few houses down. The driver in the car verbally accosted us as we entered our house. Three minutes later the shooter made a drive past the house, discharged 20 rounds, and shouted “fuck Jews” before driving away.”
The family confirmed that the shooter has not yet been apprehended.
“Last night’s shooting into the home of a Jewish family on Shabbat is another dangerous and despicable act of violence impacting the Jewish community in Southern California,” said Anti-Defamation League Los Angeles Senior Director David Englin.
“On Hanukkah, we are meant to publicly display the menorah – to publicize the miracle (pirsumei nisa) and share the light – symbolizing Jewish survival and resilience. But when Jews do not feel safe, we are permitted to keep it private,” said ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.
“2025 in America should not be one of those times. Threats to the Jewish community’s safety must not be tolerated or normalized. Enough is enough.”