Pittsburgh synagogue shooting memorial stolen from Allderdice grounds
Pittsburgh Public Schools will replace plaque before Oct. 27 commemoration
A memorial plaque dedicated to the memory of the 11 Jews killed on Oct. 27, 2018, during the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting was stolen from the grounds of Taylor Allderdice High School in Squirrel Hill.
The plaque was donated by the high school’s 2018-19 boys’ basketball team.
Members of a Squirrel Hill WhatsApp group reported earlier this month that the portion of the memorial listing the names of the victims was missing.
Pittsburgh Public Schools confirmed that the plaque was stolen in a statement to the Chronicle.
“The exact timing of the removal remains unknown, and a review of security footage did not provide any additional leads or potential suspects,” the statement read.
A replacement plaque was ordered and will be installed in time for the massacre’s sixth-year commemoration, according to PPS officials.
“We remain committed to honoring the victims’ memory and the importance of this memorial to your school and the broader community,” they said.
—David Rullo
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