New York – Empire State Building Gunman Previously Worked For A Jewish-Owned Company

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    A body lies on the sidewalk near the Empire State Building after a shooting, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, in New York. At least four people were shot and the gunman was dead, New York City officials said. A witness said the gunman was firing indiscriminately. (AP Photo/Gina Abdy)New York – Hazan Imports, named by law enforcement sources as the former employer of the gunman who fired shots outside the Empire State Building this morning, is apparently a Jewish-owned company.

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    The Forward writes (http://bit.ly/T4TlOP) that the company imports women’s fashion and accessories according to the Hazan Imports website. The company’s owners are listed as Ralph and Isaac Hazan of Deal, New Jersey. Sources in the Syrian community said Isaac died a few years ago after an extended illness, but Ralph still runs the operation.

    The shooter, identified as 53-year-old Jeffrey Johnson, previously worked as a designer for the West 33rd Street company near 5th Avenue, but was let go approximately a year ago. Johnson was killed at the scene by police.

    The victim was identified by relatives as 41-year-old manager Steve Ercolino.


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    5TResident
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    5TResident
    11 years ago

    He was let go a year ago, and they’re blaming the crime on his anger over the loss of his job? Sounds like another way to blame Jews for this crime.

    zelmo
    zelmo
    11 years ago

    So , the gunman lost his job and some died. Sounds like Obama might have killed someone.here.

    CherryKnish
    CherryKnish
    11 years ago

    If the guy still didn’t find a job after all this time, he would be distraught, but It’s no excuse for what he did. He was obviously insane.

    11 years ago

    Guns shmuns, blah blah. In Africa people kill each other with bludgeons, knives, etc. An angry and insane person is a dangerous weapon.

    yklbp
    yklbp
    11 years ago

    Why are people throwing around the word insane… He is not insane, just an evil murderer who had no hesitation about taking another persons life out of revenge.

    Butterfly
    Butterfly
    11 years ago

    Police target shooting should be improved. It is only 34%.