More: "While I am glad no one was injured in this attack I nevertheless condemn this action in the strongest possible way," Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo said in a statement to Patch on Tuesday.

"Salem is a welcoming place and violent attacks like this are utterly reprehensible," he continued. "On behalf of the city, I want to extend our support for the staff and members at the Temple and the residents of the neighborhood who have been impacted by this crime."