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Police Officer Is Injured in Shooting Near Ontario Synagogue

Authorities in southern Ontario have identified the gunman and the police constable wounded during an exchange of gunfire near the Sons of Jacob synagogue in Belleville. The shooting occurred over the weekend at the start of Yom Kippur, leaving the officer wounded and another man critically injured. Canadian leaders have condemned the attack and expressed support for law enforcement and the Jewish community. Police have not yet confirmed if the synagogue or the Jewish community were specific targets of the attack.

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  • ✓ A police officer and a man were injured in a shooting near a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario.
  • ✓ The shooting occurred at the start of Yom Kippur.
  • ✓ The incident took place near the Sons of Jacob synagogue.
  • ✓ One man was critically injured in the gunfire.
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Police have now identified the gunman and the wounded constable.

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  1. Police Identify Suspect and Officer Wounded in Belleville Synagogue Shooting

    Authorities in southern Ontario have identified the gunman and the police constable wounded during an exchange of gunfire near the Sons of Jacob synagogue in Belleville. The shooting occurred over the weekend at the start of Yom Kippur, leaving the officer wounded and another man critically injured. Canadian leaders have condemned the attack and expressed support for law enforcement and the Jewish community. Police have not yet confirmed if the synagogue or the Jewish community were specific targets of the attack.

    Why it matters

    The incident took place during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. A synagogue leader reported that people inside the building hit the floor during the violence.

    What is confirmed

    • A police officer and a man were injured in a shooting near a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario.
    • The shooting occurred at the start of Yom Kippur.
    • The incident took place near the Sons of Jacob synagogue.
    • One man was critically injured in the gunfire.
    • Authorities have identified the gunman and the wounded police constable.

    What to watch next

    • Police announcement regarding the motive for the shooting
    • Confirmation of whether the Jewish community was targeted
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Police officer shot outside synagogue in Ontario on Yom Kippur: Officials
    2. Quinte News — Officer among those injured in reported shooting incident in area of Belleville synagogue
    3. CNN — Police officer wounded in shooting near Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur
    4. CBC — 'We hit the floor': Belleville, Ont., synagogue leader recounts shooting that left police officer, man injured
    5. The New York Times — Police Officer Is Injured in Shooting Near Ontario Synagogue
    6. www.cbsnews.com — Shooting near Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur leaves police officer wounded, man critically injured
    7. www.upi.com — Police name gunman, constable wounded in Ontario synagogue shooting
    8. religionnews.com — Man critically injured, police officer wounded in gunfire near Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur
    9. www.clevelandjewishnews.com — Canadian leaders condemn shooting outside Ontario synagogue at the start of Yom Kippur
    confidence 90%
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