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The Sons of Jacob Synagogue attack

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A gunman opened fire outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue during Yom Kippur services; Constable Jeff Smith was critically wounded stopping him from entering, while about 25 worshippers sheltered inside unharmed. The gunman died in hospital the next day, and the police watchdog is investigating the shootout.

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  1. Update 1A Gunman Came on Yom Kippur. An Officer Kept Him Outside.

The story so far

  1. Update 1

    A Gunman Came on Yom Kippur. An Officer Kept Him Outside.

    A shotgun attack on Yom Kippur eve left an officer critical and the gunman dead in Belleville. The heroism is clear; the motive is not.

    What moved

    • Gunman dies in Kingston hospital after revival at scene

    Still open after this report

    • Motive and whether congregation or officers were targeted
    • How shotgun was obtained and Alberta to Belleville timeline

History

  1. Opened1 report

Who's involved

People

  • Doug Ford26th premier of Ontario since 20181 report
  • Mark Carney24th prime minister of Canada since 20251 report

Places

  • KingstonKingston, ON, Canada1 report
  • Quinte WestQuinte West, ON, Canada1 report
  • Sons of Jacob Synagogue211 Victoria Ave, Belleville, ON K8N 2C2, Canada1 report

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65 sources37 outlets1 video2 wire copies