Chabad rabbi shot dead in Cleveland

The rabbi was affiliated with Chabad, an orthodox movement with a mission to preach Judaism

Ohio: A rabbi was shot dead inside his house in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday, US media reported.

The 34-year-old Rabbi identified as Yosef Bialo was reportedly killed by a man who was apparently familiar to the deceased’s family.

The killing of rabbi which took place in Beachwood followed a verbal dispute between the shooter and the slain, according to preliminary reports.

The local media reported that the rabbi was associated with the Chabad community, an Orthodox movement.

Chabad is one of the largest Hasidic groups and Jewish religious organizations in the world.

Police have yet to release details on the incident. Identify of the shooter was also not immediately known.