Editors USA TODAY Authorities said the Pennsylvania man who killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue Saturday likely acted alone. Authorities identified the victims during a Sunday press conference. The victims' ages range from 54 to 97. The accused gunman, Robert Bowers, 46, was charged late Saturday with 29 federal counts, including hate crimes. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the charges “could lead to the death penalty.” Bowers was taken into custody after being wounded in a shootout with police at the scene of the "horrific" mass shooting, according to law enforcement officials. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance Monday afternoon. The attack is the worst on worshiping Jewish people in American history, according to a Cincinnati professor and director of the American Jewish Archives. Here's what we know, so far: What happened? Bowers allegedly burst into the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh and screamed anti-Semitic epithets as he opened fire on the congregants, law enforcement officials said. Bowers shot and killed the 11 victims before being confronted by police. The call of a shooting at the synagogue came in at around 9:54 a.m. ET, Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich said at a Saturday news conference. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said the shooting occurred at the synagogue during a baby-naming ceremony. How did police capture Bowers? As Bowers attempted to exit the synagogue, a gunfight erupted and two officers were injured, Pittsburgh bureau FBI Special Agent in Charge Bob Jones said. In a later exchange of gunfire, two SWAT team members were injured. Bowers was taken into custody and is in fair condition with multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said. Who is the suspect? Bowers, 46, was charged by federal prosecutors with 29 counts, including using a firearm to commit murder. Bowers was armed with an AR-15 assault rifle and three handguns and used all four in the attack. The Associated Press reported Sunday that Bowers owned the weapons legally and had a license to carry them. Posts believed to be from Bowers’ social media accounts show pictures of several Glock pistols in their cases and derogatory remarks about refugees, Jewish people and President Donald Trump. Among his recent posts, one read, "Daily Reminder: Diversity means chasing down the last white person." Another said, "welp, it's 8 bells and time to raid the kike group." Bowers told an officer while he was being treated for his injuries “that he wanted all Jews to die and also that they (Jews) were committing genocide to his people,” a federal affidavit said. More:Who is Robert Bowers? Accused Pittsburgh synagogue shooter left anti-semitic trail Who are the victims? Authorities released the names of the victims during a press conference Sunday. They include two brothers and a husband and wife. Joyce Fienberg, 75 Richard Gottfried,65 Jerry Rabinowitz, 66 Cecil Rosenthal, 59 David Rosenthal, 54 Bernice Simon, 84 Sylvan Simon, 86 Daniel Stein, 71 Melvin Waxn, 88 Rose Malinger, 97 Irving Younger, 69 One of the four police officers wounded in the attack was treated and released, and a second one was expected to be released Sunday. The other two injured officers were expected to stay in the hospital, and one of them, a 40-year-old man, remained in critical condition. Two other people in the synagogue were wounded by Bowers. A 61-year-old woman was listed in stable condition, and a 70-year-old man was in critical condition, according to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Authorities have established a hotline for family members of the victims: How have government officials responded? The President tweeted that the "evil Anti-Semitic attack is an assault on humanity." Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto called Saturday the "darkest day in Pittsburgh's history.” Asked at a news conference whether it's time to discuss the notion of removing guns from American society, Peduto said the efforts should focus on eliminating irrational behavior. "I think the approach that we need to be looking at is how we take the guns, which is the common denominator of every mass shooting in America, out of the hands of those that are looking to express hatred through murder,” Peduto said. More:Pittsburgh synagogue attack worst on worshiping Jews in U.S. history, archivist says Contributing: The Associated Press<doc-sep>The Jewish congregants were there to celebrate life, but were met by death. Most never had a chance. Just before 10 a.m. Saturday, suspected gunman Robert Bowers, 46, burst into the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh and, yelling "All Jews must die," killed 11 before himself being wounded and taken into custody. The list of those killed Saturday included middle-aged brothers, an elderly husband and wife and a grandmother nearing 100. All were cherished members of a tight-knit Jewish community with deep roots in Pittsburgh history. Many of them had gathered for a naming ceremony, which marks the beginning of a baby's journey in the Jewish faith. Some arrived on this traditionally holy day, the sabbath, simply to worship, study and pray. All wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else. On Sunday, Pittsburgh chief medical examiner Karl Williams read the names of the dead. "The families are in shock and grieving, please be respectful of their needs, their time and space as they deal with this tragedy," he said. Those killed were Daniel Stein, 71; Joyce Feinberg, 75; Richard Gottfried, 65; Rose Mallinger, 97; Jerry Rabinowitz, 66; brothers Cecil Rosenthal, 59, and David Rosenthal 54; husband and wife Bernice Simon, 84 and Sylvan Simon, 86; Melvin Wax, 88; and Irving Younger, 69. 'Infectious' laugh and gentle spirit The Rosenthal brothers, Cecil and David, were long-time members of the Tree of Life synagogue, according to J.E. Reich, who grew up in the neighborhood the brothers called home. Reich said the brothers were developmentally disabled and lived together. The two had Fragile X syndrome, a genetic disorder that often results in mild to moderate intellectual disability. Cecil Rosenthal loved to greet people at the door of the synagogue before services “not out of obligation, but out of joy,” said Reich, a reporter who has written for online websites such as Jezebel. Reich tweeted that due to the ongoing police investigation, which has involved cordoning off part of the cemetery at Tree of Life, all burials may be delayed. "This is heartbreaking: the map for the cemetery plots where the victims will be interred is still in Tree of Life Synagogue – still cordoned off as a crime scene – which might delay their burials," Reich wrote. "Synagogue admin is hoping that an FBI agent will be able to get the plot plan for them." Achieva, an area organization that helps the developmentally disabled, put out a statement Sunday that said both brothers had a deep love of community and life. “If they were here, they would tell you that is where they were supposed to be,” said Chris Schopf, Achieva's vice president of residential supports. “Cecil’s laugh was infectious," Schopf added. "David was so kind and had such a gentle spirit. Together, they looked out for one another. They were inseparable. Most of all, they were kind, good people with a strong faith and respect for everyone around.” Sylvan Simon, 86, and his wife, Bernice, 84, lived in Wilkinsburg, about six miles from Tree of Life. One of their sons, Martin, died in a motorcycle accident in 2010. Bernice Simon was a retired nurse who served for several years on the board of their townhouse community, according to Simon Reichbaum, who lived three doors down from the couple for more than two decades. “They were very nice people, I could not think of a bad word to say about them,” said Reichbaum, who described Bernice Sylvan as his “comrade-in-arms” on the townhouse board. She “wanted to do right for others,” Reichbaum said. Reichman said Sylvan Simon, who was also retired, liked to take walks around the neighborhood. He always exchanged a wave and a friendly hello. In 2008, Sylvan Simon was quoted in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article about the popularity of the Nintendo Wii video game among senior citizens. The shooting “has struck us all very hard,” said Reichbaum, 74, whose children attended Hebrew school at Tree of Life when they were young. “I can’t even put it into words.” A 'basic goodness about him' Jerry Rabinowitz, 66, was a family doctor in Pittsburgh, where he shared a practice with Kenneth Ciesielka. Jerry and his wife Miri were devoted members of Dor Hadash, which is housed at the Tree of Life Synagogue, and he had served as past president of the Jewish reconstructionist congregation, friends said. As a kid, Rabinowitz attended Maple Avenue School in Newark, New Jersey, from grade school through middle school. Mark Sarver, who met Rabinowitz in grade school and later served as the best man in his wedding, said his best friend “never took my friendship for granted.” As a boy, "Jerry was a small version of the adult self that he became," said Sarver of Washington, D.C. "He was studious but brilliant. He was earnest but fun loving. He just had this basic goodness about him.” Rabinowitz earned bachelor’s and medical degrees from the University of Pennsylvania in the 1970s and moved to Pittsburgh around 1980. Known for his signature bowtie and delightful bedside manner, Rabinowitz earned a reputation for faithfully tending to the needs of his patients, friends and family. “He was extremely caring (and) would always put everyone else’s needs before his own,” said Avishai Ostrin, his nephew, who spoke with USA TODAY from his home in Israel. “It was always about everyone else.” More:What is Gab, the fringe social network used by Pittsburgh shooting suspect? More:Design based on Steelers helmet honors synagogue dead Ostrin said his uncle was "just really, really funny, outgoing (with a) great, loud laugh. Always a smile on his face, always lending a hand.” Years ago, when Sarver’s mother had surgery in Pittsburgh, Rabinowitz made special arrangements to make sure his family was cared for. “We both knew that we were friends to the end, no matter what,” Sarver said. “We could talk about anything and everything.” Richard Gottfried, 65, not only was a longtime dentist, but was an avid golfer, runner and book lover. As an athlete, boasting on his website that he had completed 28 of one of Pittsburgh's biggest 10K events, the annual Great Race, according to the biography on his website. He practiced dentistry with his wife of 38 years, Margaret Duranchko. On Sunday, their practice’s answering machine said: "Our office is closed indefinitely due to the tragic death of our beloved Dr. Rich." Though he was a member of the Tree of Life synagogue, he and his wife volunteered their skills as dentists for the Catholic Charities Free Dental Clinic. Also as a couple, they were wedding counselors at St. Athanasius Catholic Church in the suburb of West View, where Duranchko is a parishioner. Their practice is also in West View. Gottfried had an undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and received his dental degree there as well in 1980, the same year he married Durachko. Melvin Wax, 88, was a kind, simple man with a well-known presence in the synagogue, said Bill Cartiff, 56, who has been friends with Wax’s daughter for 30 years. The retired accountant went to the Tree of Life Synagogue three to four times a week and lived in Squirrel Hill. Although hard of hearing, Wax was in good health, ate well and didn’t even need a walker, said Cartiff. He also told jokes, was “with it” mentally and could hold good conversations. His daughter Jodi Kart, whom Cartiff is neighbors with in the South Hills, saw her father several times a week. One grandchild also survives Wax, whose wife died two years ago. Wax’s family will meet with the Jewish funeral home Monday, and the funeral will probably take place Tuesday or Wednesday, Cartiff said. “Yesterday was a day of waiting and stressful anticipation of what was happening and getting the official news, which we didn’t get until late in the day after dark,” Cartiff, 56, told USA TODAY. “Today is just a day to let the dust settle, meet with some family and make arrangements. Because the funeral home couldn’t meet with us until tomorrow, we’re kind of in limbo.” All of those who died leave behind grieving family and friends.<doc-sep>Members of a Facebook group for alumni of Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh said in postings that Bowers attended their high school in the late 1980s. One classmate recalled him as “troubled,” and another wrote that he was a loner who often wore a green military jacket. Others said they could not recall him. One posted a yearbook photo showing him with shoulder-length hair and a T-shirt.<doc-sep>
Pittsburgh shooting: Victims of synagogue attack named Published 28 October 2018 media caption "It's a horrific crime scene. One of the worst, and I've been on plane crashes" The names of the 11 people killed in Saturday's attack on a synagogue in Pittsburgh have been released, with the oldest aged 97. Two brothers and a husband and wife were among those killed. Six people were injured, including four policemen. The suspect, Robert Bowers, 46, is in custody and faces 29 criminal counts in what is thought to be the worst anti-Semitic attack in recent US history. Mayor Bill Peduto said this was the "darkest day of Pittsburgh's history". President Donald Trump has called the attack a "wicked act of mass murder". Who are the victims? The ages of the 11 victims ranged from 54 to 97. They are: Joyce Fienberg , 75 , 75 Richard Gottfried, 65 65 Rose Mallinger, 97 97 Jerry Rabinowitz , 66 , 66 Cecil Rosenthal, 59 59 David Rosenthal, 54, brother of Cecil 54, brother of Cecil Bernice Simon , 84 , 84 Sylvan Simon, 86, husband of Bernice 86, husband of Bernice Daniel Stein, 71 71 Melvin Wax, 88 88 Irving Younger, 69 Tributes have been pouring in from those who knew the victims. Myron Snider described his friend Melvin Wax as a "sweet, sweet guy" and unfailingly generous. Ben Schmitt, a patient of Jerry Rabinowitz, said the family medical practitioner was "kind and funny... [he] completely personified the term 'bedside manner'". What have been the latest developments? The names of the victims were read out by officials at a press briefing on Sunday morning. Mayor Peduto said: "To the victims' families and friends - we will be here to help you through this horrific episode - the darkest day of Pittsburgh's history. We as a society are better than this, we know that hatred will never win out." media caption Crowds sing at a vigil in Pittsburgh Officials gave some details about the attack, revealing that the gun suspect used three Glock 57 handguns and an AR-15 assault rifle and made statements regarding genocide and a desire to kill Jewish people. The suspect is still in hospital, in fair condition with multiple gunshot wounds, but is scheduled to make his first court appearance at 13:30 local time (17:30 GMT) on Monday. Officials said there was nothing to indicate he had any accomplices. One injured officer was released from hospital on Saturday, another should be released on Sunday, with the other two needing more treatment. The remaining two injured people are members of the congregation. What are the charges? The 29 charges were announced in a statement issued by the US Attorney's Office of the Western District of Pennsylvania: Eleven counts of obstruction of exercise of religious beliefs resulting in death and 11 counts of use of a firearm to commit murder during and in relation to a crime of violence. These can carry the death penalty Four counts of obstruction of exercise of religious beliefs resulting in bodily injury to a public safety officer Three counts of use and discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence How did the shooting unfold? On Saturday morning, worshippers had gathered at the Tree of Life synagogue for a baby naming ceremony during the Sabbath. Squirrel Hill has one of the largest Jewish populations in Pennsylvania. media caption Police audio of the moment the suspect is captured Police said they received first calls about an active shooter at 09:54 local time (13:54 GMT), and sent officers to the scene a minute later. According to reports, Mr Bowers, a white male, entered the building during the morning service armed with an assault rifle and three handguns. The gunman had already shot dead 11 people and was leaving the synagogue after about 20 minutes when he encountered Swat officers and exchanged fire with them, FBI agent Robert Jones said. The attacker then moved back into the building to try to hide from the police. He surrendered after a shootout. image copyright Google image caption The Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Pittsburgh The crime scene was "horrific", Pittsburgh's Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich told reporters. "One of the worst I've seen, and I've [worked] on some plane crashes. It's very bad." What do we know about the gunman? US media said he had shouted "All Jews must die" as he carried out the attack.