Eleven people have been killed during a shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday morning, in an incident that federal authorities have charged as a hate crime.

As President Donald Trump said during a prescheduled speech in Indiana, the attack on the congregation was “anti-Semitic” and a “wicked act of mass murder.” The Tree of Life synagogue is in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, a prominent Jewish area in the city. Trying the suspect for a hate crime makes it a federal offense; the FBI now leads the investigation.

According to local CBS affiliate KDKA, Pittsburgh police responded around 10 am to an active shooting while a baby naming service was underway. Police and the gunman — who was armed with an assault rifle and at least three handguns — engaged in two confrontations.

Four police officers sustained injuries and the suspect was shot, but none of them are in critical condition. Two others who were injured in the attack are in critical condition, bringing the total to 17 people either dead or injured.

Pittsburgh’s top FBI official said “this is the most horrific crime scene I’ve seen in 22 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”

US Attorney Scott Brady filed 29 separate federal charges against suspect Robert Bowers on Saturday night, including hate crimes charges. Brady at a press conference on Sunday said that Bowers made statements about “genocide and his desire to kill Jewish people.”

What we know

A gunman, armed with an AR-15 assault rifle and three Glock 357 handguns, opened fire at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday morning. Authorities said 11 people were killed and six others were injured, with two in critical condition. No children were among the dead, authorities said.

Police said that the suspect was in custody, and authorities later identified him as Robert Bowers, 46.

Wendell Hissrich, Pittsburgh Public Safety director, said at a press briefing that the scene inside was “very bad.” Bob Jones, the director of the FBI’s Pittsburgh office, said in an afternoon press conference that the attack led to “the most horrific crime scene” he had seen in two decades with the bureau.

Police responded to the incident, and the gunman fired at them as they approached. The four police officers’ injuries are not life-threatening.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf tweeted on Saturday morning that the situation was “serious” and encouraged citizens to stay away from the area. He later tweeted that he was headed to Pittsburgh and that the suspect was in custody.

We are still learning details about the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh but it is a serious situation. @PAStatePolice are assisting local first responders. Please stay away from the area and keep the congregants and law enforcement in your prayers. — Governor Tom Wolf (@GovernorTomWolf) October 27, 2018

During a Saturday afternoon speech in Indiana, President Donald Trump called the attack “anti-Semitic” and a “wicked act of mass murder.” Earlier, he tweeted that the events were “far more devastating than originally thought.”

Events in Pittsburgh are far more devastating than originally thought. Spoke with Mayor and Governor to inform them that the Federal Government has been, and will be, with them all the way. I will speak to the media shortly and make further statement at Future Farmers of America. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 27, 2018

The New York Police Department announced in a tweet that it was deploying extra “heavy weapons teams” and officers to protect houses of worship throughout the city in response to the incident. Los Angeles police said they would also increase patrols Saturday.

City officials set up a hotline for families and victims.

#BREAKING: A hotline for victims and their families, as well as information on the #Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting has been set up. It's 412-432-4400.



Latest Details: https://t.co/JhSP1URRNT

Live Coverage: https://t.co/zNLpv1Uk3i pic.twitter.com/eAGsBGuUsl — KDKA (@KDKA) October 27, 2018

Authorities have set up a Victim’s Assistance Center.

Victim's Assistance Center has been set up on the campus of @ChathamU Berry Hall @ 106 Berry Street. Families of Victims wishing to check on their loved ones, can call the Victims Assistance Hotline @ 412-432-4400 #Pittsburgh — PGH311 (@Pgh311) October 27, 2018