There is a shooting incident in the center of Vienna Austria, near the main Jewish community center and Shul. Reports of injuries. The internal security of the Jewish community in Austria has instructed all Jewish citizens not to leave their apartments or houses. According to initial reports, it appears a gunman fired at the Shul – which is closed during the week. Police who are stationed at the Shul 24/7 for security may have fired back, which resulted in the gunman attacking people eating at outdoor (non-Kosher) restaurants in the area. Casualties are reported. DEVELOPING STORY JOIN THE TENS OF THOUSANDS WHO ALREADY ARE ALERTED OF BREAKING NEWS LIKE THIS IN LIVE TIME: YWN WHATSAPP STATUS UPDATES: CLICK HERE to join the YWN WhatsApp Status.

Businesses and retailers in major cities are increasing Election Day security by boarding up storefront windows and taking other measures in Portland, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit and Washington, D.C., following a summer of widespread riots and mayhem. “Notice what those cities have in common. They’re all Democrat cities,” the Trump 2020 campaign senior adviser Kayleigh McEnany told “Fox & Friends” Monday, adding it is “all the proof you need that the left should not be given federal power.” “They’re saying if you don’t choose the left’s chosen candidate, we will send the left out to attack you. That’s as close to extortion as you can get and Joe Biden has the power to say, ‘Stand down,’ to the mob. Will he do it?” McEnany asked.

The NYPD is investigating a hate crime in the Hasidic community of Williamsburg. Sources tell YWN that residents at 580 Whyte Avenue found numerous doors scrawled with hateful messages such as “[expletive removed] the Jews”. Multiple Mezuzas were defaced as well. Williamsburg Shomrim and the NYPD were called, and all security camera footage was being analyzed. The NYPD Hate crimes Task Force is investigating this troubling incident. If you have any information that can assist in this investigation, please call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) and Williamsburg Shomrim’s 24 hour emergency hotline at 718-237-0202. All calls are strictly confidential.

After a three hour search, a missing man was located in a forest near Monsey. Sources tell YWN that the 40-year-old man was on a hike in the Kakiat State Park, when he went missing. Rockland Chaveirim responded with dozens of special-trained search and rescue personnel and working with local and state authorities to locate the man. They were assisted by Kiryas Joel Chaveirim Volunteers. Thankfully, the man was B”H in good condition. As of 9:00PM, he was located and would take approximately 20 minutes until he would be out of the woods. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

The White House and surrounding areas will reportedly go into lockdown mode Monday as the country braces for election day. Many Americans fear unrest and violence in the days following, as the result may take days or even weeks to hash out. Federal officials are scheduled to build a “non-scalable” fence around The White House and surrounding areas, NBC News’ Geoff Bennett reported Sunday night. In addition, 250 members of the national guard will be ready to assist if needed, Bennett said. The White House on lockdown: A federal law enforcement source tells NBC that beginning tomorrow, crews will build a “non-scalable” fence to secure the WH complex, Ellipse and Lafayette Square. 250 National Guardsmen have been put on standby, reporting to Metro Police officials.

Supporters of President Trump riding in trucks surrounded a Joe Biden campaign bus on a Texas highway Friday, prompting alarmed staffers to call 911 and cancel at least two stops scheduled later that day, according to reports. People in several trucks formed a so-called “Trump Train,” waving flags and honking horns while surrounding the bus as it traveled down Interstate 35, bound from San Antonio to Austin, videos show. Biden campaign officials said afterward that they feared the Trump devotees might run their bus off the road. The FBI is investigating the incident, according to the Texas Tribune.

Hagaon HaRav Chaim Kavievsky was seen publicly for the first time since recovering from COVID-19 on Sunday afternoon. The Gadol Hador was seen inside his van attending the Levaya of R’ Shimon Brecher Z”L (58) of Lakewood, who was Niftar from COVID-19 this past Friday. R’ Shimon was very close to Rav Chaim. As can be seen in the attached video & photo, the Gadol HaDor has a bandage on his arms. Sources tell YWN that Rav Chaim is suffering from some type of infection on his arm. Please say Tehillim for Shmaryahu Yosef Chaim ben Pesha Miriam. JOIN THE TENS OF THOUSANDS WHO ALREADY ARE ALERTED OF BREAKING NEWS LIKE THIS IN LIVE TIME: YWN WHATSAPP STATUS UPDATES: CLICK HERE to join the YWN WhatsApp Status. YWN WHATSAPP GROUPS: CLICK HERE to be added to an official YWN WhatsApp Group.

More than 6-in-10 rate economic conditions negatively and only about 2-in-10 think coronavirus is under control in the U.S. Just over half, 51 percent, say the Coronavirus is “not at all” under control – up from 40 percent in early September. When asked what should be the federal government’s top priority, voters are 25 points more likely to rank limiting the spread of coronavirus over restarting the economy (61-36 percent). President Trump is preferred on the economy by just 1 point, while more trust Democratic candidate Joe Biden on coronavirus by 16 points. By a 6-point margin, more pick Biden over Trump on handling Supreme Court nominations. Biden leads Trump by 52-44 percent among likely voters.

Thousands of #JewsForTrump are joining one of the many vehicle convoys to be travelling around NYC today in support of President Trump’s reelection. Last Sunday more than 1,000 vehicle participated in the event, but this Sunday organizers are aiming for many non-Jews to be joining the convoy’s. The group plans on having a rally this afternoon at an undisclosed location. No location has been given to avoid any issues with counter-protesters. JOIN THE TENS OF THOUSANDS WHO ALREADY ARE ALERTED OF BREAKING NEWS LIKE THIS IN LIVE TIME: YWN WHATSAPP STATUS UPDATES: CLICK HERE to join the YWN WhatsApp Status. YWN WHATSAPP GROUPS: CLICK HERE to be added to an official YWN WhatsApp Group. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Israel’s first two volunteers for human clinical trials for Israel’s coronavirus vaccine, the Brilife vaccine developed by the Institute for Biological Research (IIBR), were injected with the vaccine on Sunday morning, kicking off Phase 1 of the trial. Segev Harel, a 26-year-old college student from Kibbutz Sde Nehemia in northern Israel, who received the vaccine at Sheba Hospital in Tel HaShomer, said that he views his participation in the trial as “a historic opportunity.” Anar Otolangi, a 34-year-old doctoral student from southern Israel, received the vaccine at Hadassah Ein Kerem in Jerusalem.