Carney condemns Yom Kippur shooting outside Canadian synagogue

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   Carney Condemns Yom Kippur Synagogue Shooting in Ontario

   A gunman opened fire outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur services, triggering an exchange of up to 30 shots with a police officer. The suspect, identified by the police watchdog as Sean Ward, died from his wounds on Monday night. A police officer was wounded and a man was critically injured in the violent confrontation. Synagogue leaders and community members described diving to the floor in terror as gunfire erupted outside the place of worship. Advocates note the attack marks a severe escalation in antisemitic violence across Canada.

   Why it matters

   The shooting outside the Belleville synagogue occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Canadian synagogues, Jewish schools, and institutions have faced vandalism more than two dozen times over the past three years. Leaders and advocates warn that the assault highlights mounting security threats facing Jewish communities in the country.

   What is confirmed

   • A gunman opened fire outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on Yom Kippur.
   • Up to 30 shots were fired or exchanged during the confrontation between the gunman and an officer.
   • A police officer was wounded and a man was critically injured in the shooting.
   • The suspect in the shooting was identified as Sean Ward, a former soldier who died from his wounds.
   • Carney condemned the Yom Kippur shooting outside the Canadian synagogue.

   What to watch next

   • Results of the suspect's autopsy scheduled for Wednesday
   • Further updates from the Special Investigations Unit regarding the shootout
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. CNN — Police officer wounded in shooting near Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur
   2. CBC — 'We hit the floor': Belleville, Ont., synagogue leader recounts shooting that left police officer, man injured
   3. CBS News — Shooting near Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur leaves police officer wounded, man critically injured
   4. BBC — Carney condemns Yom Kippur shooting outside Canadian synagogue
   5. The Times of Israel — Gunman opens fire outside Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur; officer who fired back in critical condition
   6. The Jerusalem Post — Canada’s Jews shouldn’t need a fundraising campaign to pray safely - comment
   7. CTV News — Belleville, Ont., synagogue members describe terror as gunfire erupted outside. LIVE updates here.
   8. PBS — Up to 30 shots fired after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue
   9. Yahoo — Police officer shot outside Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur
   10. Los Angeles Times — Up to 30 shots exchanged after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue
   11. ca.news.yahoo.com — CP NewsAlert: Suspect in Belleville, Ont., synagogue shooting has died, SIU says
   12. barrie360.com — (Update) Suspect in Belleville, Ont., synagogue shooting has died, police watchdog confirms
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