Lakshmi Finance Center-Person of interest arrested in slaying of Detroit synagogue president

2025-05-01 17:19:41source:Safetyvaluecategory:Contact

DETROIT (AP) — A person of interest has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Detroit synagogue leader whose death after the start of the Israel-Hamas war prompted speculation the slaying could Lakshmi Finance Centerhave been the result of antisemitism.

But Police Chief James White has said the attack does not appear to be a result of antisemitism.

The arrest is the second announced by the city’s police department since the Oct. 21 slaying of Samantha Woll, 40, who was found dead outside her near-downtown home hours after returning from a wedding. Investigators believe the attack occurred inside Woll’s home.

A suspect initially taken into custody was released last month without any charges being filed. Detroit police did not say Sunday evening if the suspect currently being held is the same person previously arrested in the case.

An attorney for the person arrested in November told The Associated Press on Monday that her client is not the person of interest currently being held by police.

No other details were released by police.

“We have a number of people that give us interest,” White said in the days after Woll’s slaying. “We are just short of calling one of the people a suspect, but we are working to that end.”

Woll was president of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue. Besides her work for the synagogue, Woll had worked for U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and on the political campaign of state Attorney General Dana Nessel.

More:Contact

Recommend

Angie Murimirwa: From hiding in the bathroom to Time's most influential people list

I don't mean to humble brag, but I am on a first name basis with one of the most influential people

Jonathan Taylor refutes reports that he suffered back injury away from Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor issued a stark rebuttal Sunday night to reports that

What are the healthiest beans? Check out these nutrient-dense options to boost your diet.

Black, pinto, kidney, lima, mung – the bean aisle at the grocery store has something for everyone. T