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WEBVTT PITTSBURGH. MIKE: THE 20-MINUTE ATTACK AT THE TREE OF LIFE CONGREGATION IN SQUIRREL HILL IS BEING INVESTIGATED AS A FEDERAL HATE CRIME. ANDREW: THE SUSPECT, ROBE BOWERS, INTO THE SIDE OF GOD -- ENTERED THE SIGHT GOD WITH A HANDGUN. WE CAN TELL YOU KNOW CHILDREN ARE AMONG THE DEAD PRESIDENT TRUMP IS PLANNING TO VISIT PITTSBURGH, BUT A DATE HA NOT BEEN SET. ANDREW: PITTSBURGH’S NEW STEA IS COVERING ALL THE ANGLES -- PITTSBURGH’S NEWS TEAM IS COVERING ALL THE ANGLE

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Eleven people were killed, and six others -- including four police officers -- were wounded when a man opened fire inside a Squirrel Hill synagogue during a Saturday morning service, Pittsburgh public safety officials said. Tap the video player above for ongoing live coverage.A baby-naming ceremony was being held when the gunfire broke out at Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue on Wilkins Avenue. Authorities said no children were among the dead or the injured.According to the criminal complaint, three women and eight men were killed inside the synagogue. The suspect, identified as Robert Bowers, of Baldwin, was taken into custody and was in fair condition with multiple gunshot wounds, Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich said.A spokesperson with Allegheny Health Network said Monday Bowers has been discharged.The FBI said Bowers is being charged with 29 federal counts regarding "federal crimes of violence and firearms offenses. The crimes of violence are based upon the federal civil rights laws prohibiting hate crimes. The FBI in Pittsburgh is leading the investigation."- Eleven counts of Obstruction of Exercise of Religious Beliefs Resulting in Death- Eleven counts of Use of a Firearm to Commit Murder During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence-Four counts of Obstruction of Exercise of Religious Beliefs Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Public Safety Officer-Three counts of Use and Discharge of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of ViolenceState charges have also been filed against Bowers. -Eleven counts of criminal homicide-Six counts of criminal attempts-Six counts of aggravated assault-Thirteen counts of ethnic intimidation The criminal complaint also states that "Bowers told a SWAT officer that he wanted all Jews to die and also that they (Jews) were committing genocide to his people."Four of the six victims are being treated at UPMC Presbyterian, said Dr. Don Yealy, chair of emergency medicine. A 61-year-old female victim is doing well. A 70-year-old male victim is in critical condition with gunshot wounds to his torso, he underwent one surgery and is expected to have to do a second or third surgery. A 55-year-old officer has multiple extremity wounds. Another officer, his age is unknown, has tissue injury and grazing, he is doing well.One victim, a 27-year-old officer is being treated at UPMC Mercy with an extremity injury.One victim is being treated at Allegheny General Hospital, where their condition is unknown.The photo below is the apartment building where law enforcement believes Bowers lived in Baldwin.The shooter is believed to have used an assault rifle, and he also had three handguns on him, FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Jones said."Justice in this case will be swift, and it will be severe," U.S. Attorney Scott Brady said, lauding the police officers who he said ran toward the gunfire to protect others."Watching those officers run into the danger to remove people and get them to safety was unbelievable, and for our SWAT officers and the SWAT teams from around the region who went into that active shooting and were able to apprehend that actor, I can't speak more for the courage that they have," Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert said.Watch the full news conference below:Hissrich said the police officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He described the other injuries as critical and serious in nature.The shooting is now a federal case, being investigated by the FBI as a hate crime, Gov. Tom Wolf said. A phone number has been set up for questions from victims' families: 412-432-4400. A GoFundMe page has been created for the victims. Click HERE to donate.President Donald Trump said he was staying updated on the situation in Pittsburgh. He also called for the death penalty in the case."Anybody that does a thing like this to innocent people -- whether in temple or in church, we've had so many incidents with churches -- they should really suffer the ultimate price," Trump said. "They should pay the ultimate price. I've felt that way for a long time. Some people disagree with me; I can't imagine why. But this has to stop."VIDEO: Watch the president's comments belowGovernor Tom Wolf issued the following statement in response to the shooting."The shooting in Pittsburgh this morning is an absolute tragedy. I have spoken with local leaders and my administration and the Pennsylvania State Police will provide any resources to assist local law enforcement and first responders."These senseless acts of violence are not who we are as Americans. My thoughts right now are focused on the victims, their families and making sure law enforcement has every resource they need."We must all pray and hope for no more loss of life. But we have been saying 'this one is too many' for far too long. Dangerous weapons are putting our citizens in harm's way."And in the aftermath of this tragedy, we must come together and take action to prevent these tragedies in the future. We cannot accept this violence as normal."Bishop Zubik issued the following statement in response to the shooting."As we are all devastated by this morning’s massacre at Tree of Life Congregation, my heart and my prayers are especially lifted up for our Jewish sisters and brothers and the law enforcement officers who rushed into harm’s way. The relationship between Tree of Life and the Diocese of Pittsburgh has been close over many years. Anti-Jewish bigotry, and all religious and ethnic bigotry, is a terrible sin. As we pray for peace in our communities and comfort for the grieving, we must put prayer into action by loving our neighbors and working to make “Never again!” a reality. May God free us from fear and hatred, and sow peace in our lives, our communities and in the world."This is a developing story. Check back for updates.