Detroit Evening Report: Reward offered for leads after Jewish teen attacked in Ann Arbor

The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is offering a $1,000 reward for any tips leading to a conviction after a Jewish teenager was attacked in Ann Arbor over the weekend.

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Ann Arbor police say the assault took place around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, near Hill Street and S Forest Avenue. The 19-year-old victim told police he was walking down the street when a group of men asked if he was Jewish. When he replied ‘yes,’ the victim said the group assaulted him and then fled the area on foot.

The teen sustained minor injuries but did not require hospitalization, according to police. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime, however, police say they have limited information about the suspects involved.

“There is absolutely no place for hate or ethnic intimidation in the city of Ann Arbor,” said Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson in a statement. “Our department stands against antisemitism and all acts of bias-motivated crimes. We are committed to vigorously investigating this and other hate-motivated incidents and will work with the County Prosecutor’s office to aggressively prosecute those who are responsible.”

Other headlines for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024:

• The United Auto Workers has formally filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Stellantis, the Associated Press reports. 
• Detroit has introduced a new Quick Response Team funded by a city grant to help combat the opioid crisis.
• The state Department of Treasury is hosting a fundraiser dinner for its Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at MotorCity Casino.
• Detroit City Council Member Gabriel Santiago-Romero and State Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) are inviting constituents to Coffee, Council and Conversation from 11 a.m. to noon this Friday at the Grand Circus Park People Mover Station.

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