Dearborn man suspected of racist threats at synagogue pleads guilty to weapons offense

A Dearborn man has pleaded guilty to a weapons offense after allegedly making antisemitic, racist threats at a Bloomfield Hills synagogue in late 2022.

Hassan Chokr, 37, pleaded guilty Tuesday to being a felon in possession of a firearm, federal officials said. He faces up to 15 years in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 24.

Authorities said Chokr handled several firearms at a Dearborn gun shop in an unsuccessful attempt to buy weapons. He allegedly told the dealer the firearms were for “God’s wrath” and to “even the score.”

His gun store visit came immediately after he allegedly drove through the parking lot at Temple Beth El while yelling racist and antisemitic profanities and threats like “F— Israel and Jews!” and “Y’all are going to die!” according to the criminal case.

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