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Ontario's SIU tapped for Belleville incident near local Synagogue

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 21). Ontario's SIU tapped for Belleville incident near local Synagogue. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/ontario-s-siu-tapped-for-belleville-incident-near-local-synagogue/article_a2f55090-5ffc-5c2a-888f-031a89c2a4ca.html

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Local police received reports of multiple gunshots Sunday evening in Belleville, Ontario, prompting the Belleville Police Service to issue a brief statement on Facebook. The incident occurred around 7:10 p.m., near Bleecker Avenue and Victoria Avenue, close to a local synagogue. Authorities did not provide further details but noted that an officer encountered an individual at the scene.

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On September 20, 2023 in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, a police officer was shot during an interaction with an individual near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue around 7:10 p.m. Both the officer and the individual sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital. The incident occurred as Jewish community members gathered for Yom Kippur services. Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified and is investigating the shooting. Premier Doug Ford condemned the attack, stating that those responsible should be arrested and prosecuted. Local police have not provided further details about the incident while the investigation continues.

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A peaceful Sunday night in Belleville, Ontario, was shattered by reports of multiple gunshots, followed by local police issuing a tight-lipped statement. asserted

police → shatter → statement

The Belleville Police Service posted a media release on Facebook saying that around 7:10 p.m., near Bleecker Avenue and Victoria Avenue, in a mostly residential area, an officer encountered an individual. asserted

officer → post → individual

Ontario's SIU tapped for Belleville incident near local Synagogue

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