https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/man-and-police-officer-wounded-in-exchange-of-gunfire-near-ontario-synagogueContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/man-and-police-officer-wounded-in-exchange-of-gunfire-near-ontario-synagoguehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/man-and-police-officer-wounded-in-exchange-of-gunfire-near-ontario-synagogue#u81023Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:35:07 +0000Sean Ward, a 29-year-old from Quinte West, died Tuesday from injuries sustained during a shootout outside the Sons of Jacob synagogue in Belleville, Ontario. Ward opened fire on Constable Jeff Smith, who was stationed outside the building to protect worshippers observing Yom Kippur. Up to 30 shots were fired during the exchange. While Smith was wounded and initially reported in critical condition, Ward was critically injured and later died in the hospital. Canadian officials have condemned the attack and expressed support for the Jewish community.Why it mattersThe shooting occurred during Yom