Police responded to a mass‑shooting attempt at a Chicago Hindu temple Sunday. The 19‑year‑old was stopped before any shots were fired, and no one was injured.
Alexandro Paporakis, a self‑identified neo‑Nazi, posted a manifesto targeting Indians, Jews and Black people. He was also undergoing cross‑sex hormone therapy, a fact that courts cited in recent custody hearings.
A judge in Illinois ordered that Paporakis continue his hormone therapy while he remains in custody, citing the state's duty to provide medical care. The order also bars him from accessing firearms pending the outcome of a federal trial.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who was at the temple that day, condemned the attack, saying it exposed the growing threat of white supremacy to Indian‑American communities. He urged federal authorities to take all threats seriously and to enhance security at places of worship.
The incident echoes a recent school shooting in Oregon where a 16‑year‑old killed three children and a teacher. Both tragedies underscore the ongoing crisis of gun violence across the United States.
Police are investigating, and the case will be heard in federal court next month.