Up to 30 shots fired after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue
Summary
A man fired a shotgun at a police officer outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur, leading to a gunfight with around 30 shots fired. The man and a police officer were seriously injured, and no one inside the synagogue was hurt.Key Facts
- The shooting happened outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, about 110 miles east of Toronto.
- The alleged shooter is Sean Ward, 29, from Quinte West, and the injured officer is Constable Jeff Smith, a 13-year veteran.
- About 24 people were inside the synagogue during the shooting, but none were injured.
- Gunfire damaged nearby vehicles and homes, but it is not confirmed if the synagogue was hit.
- Police have not yet identified the motive or if the Jewish community was targeted.
- The Special Investigations Unit is checking police actions, and Belleville police are investigating the shooter’s motive.
- The synagogue canceled remaining Yom Kippur services, and police increased security at places of worship.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the attack and promised government support for law enforcement.
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