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Ontario’s SIU tapped for Belleville incident near local Synagogue

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On Sunday night around 7:10 p.m., an officer in Belleville, Ont., encountered an individual near Bleecker Avenue and Victoria Avenue where a shooting occurred, resulting in injuries to both parties. The incident took place close to the Sons of Jacob Synagogue during Yom Kippur celebrations. Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit has been alerted, but the Belleville Police Service has provided no further details. Premier Doug Ford expressed his disgust over the shooting and support for the local Jewish community.

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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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Belleville Jewish Ont Ontario The Belleville Police Service

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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.

framing: assertive · carried by 3 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-21

2026-09-21 · Toronto Star

Ontario's SIU tapped for Belleville incident near local Synagogue · assertive framing

2026-09-21 · The Globe and Mail

Ontario’s SIU notified after Belleville incident · assertive framing

2026-09-21 · Global News

Ontario’s SIU tapped for Belleville incident near local Synagogue · assertive framing

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

police → shatter → statement

officer → post → individual

Get breaking National news They say that during an interaction, both the officer and the individual were injured and taken to hospital. asserted

officer → get → hospital

The province’s Special Investigations Unit has been notified, and police say no further comment is coming at this time. asserted

comment → notify → time

The incident appears to have unfolded near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue, during a gathering to mark Yom Kippur. asserted

incident → appear → Kippur

Premier Doug Ford responded on X, saying that he was “disgusted by the shooting” and stands with the Jewish community in Belleville and across Ontario. asserted

he → respond → Ontario