Yom Kippur shooting outside Canadian synagogue was 'hate-motivated', officials say
Summary
A shooting happened outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on Yom Kippur, the holiest night in the Jewish calendar. Police say it was a hate-motivated attack against the Jewish community, and a police officer was seriously injured while stopping the attacker.Key Facts
- The shooting took place outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on a Sunday night.
- Police officer Jeff Smith was shot multiple times but fought the attacker until backup arrived.
- Another officer, Mike McCurdy, helped end the attack and was not injured.
- About 20 to 30 shots were fired during the incident.
- The attacker, Sean Ward, 29, was from nearby Quinte West and later died from injuries.
- Police say the shooting was a deliberate hate crime targeting Jewish people.
- Toronto police have increased security outside synagogues after the attack.
- Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, condemned the attack and called for action to protect the Jewish community.
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