Suspect Arrested in Synagogue Fire Case

DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Police have announced that a suspect has been arrested in Adas Israel Synagogue fire case.

They were going to a hold a press conference Saturday morning. with an update on the case, but they are moving it to Sunday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. due to the Sabbath.

Fox 21 spoke to the past president of the Adas Israel Congregation, Phillip Sher about the monumental loss.

“Lots of memories and lots of things gone but you know religion is an expression of the heart and our congregation is like one big family so somehow we are going to stick together and we are going to do it. It’s a little up in the air as to how, but we will find a way,” said Sher.

Police Chief Mike Tusken had ordered nearly two dozen officers and detectives with the Duluth Police Department to find out if anybody started the fire at the synagogue in the early morning hours Monday.

It had been a place of worship for more than a century.

A city spokesperson told Fox 21, that more information will be released at Sunday’s press conference.