Investigation into shooting at Jewish summer camp in Maine: Police suspect anti-Semitic motive

A significant development in the investigation of the shooting at a Jewish summer camp in Maine: police suspect an anti-Semitic motive. The suspect, Nathan Hewitt, fired about 20 bullets at Camp Modin, with no injuries reported. He has been charged with weapons offenses but not a hate crime.

A significant development in the investigation of the shooting at a Jewish summer camp in Maine: police suspect an anti-Semitic motive. The incident occurred on August 7 near Camp Modin, a long-standing Jewish summer camp in the town of Belgrade. The suspect, Nathan Hewitt (36), who lives nearby, is suspected of firing about 20 bullets from a semi-automatic rifle after a confrontation with security personnel. At least 400 campers and staff were present at the time, but no one was injured. Hewitt was found intoxicated at his home and arrested. Court documents reveal an affidavit for probable cause by Deputy Sheriff Tyler Johnson, who wrote that Hewitt was suspected of "anti-Semitic bias." Despite this, Hewitt was not charged with a hate crime. He was charged with weapons offenses and reckless conduct. The camp administration claims the incident is not isolated, and camp director Pascal Cohen stated that Hewitt had harassed the camp over an extended period using car lights, fireworks, and shooting near the camp grounds. Hewitt was released on bail with conditions prohibiting him from possessing weapons, consuming alcohol, and approaching the camp.