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Smith, J. (2026, September 21). Sons of Jacob Synagogue says no injures to anyone inside building, rest of Yom Kippur services cancelled. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/sons-of-jacob-synagogue-says-no-injures-to-anyone-inside-building-rest-of-yom-kippur-services-cancelled/article_07bfe8d2-68cd-4e3f-aa10-0d7231a54ef2.html
Smith, Joshua. “Sons of Jacob Synagogue says no injures to anyone inside building, rest of Yom Kippur services cancelled.” Toronto Star, 21 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/sons-of-jacob-synagogue-says-no-injures-to-anyone-inside-building-rest-of-yom-kippur-services-cancelled/article_07bfe8d2-68cd-4e3f-aa10-0d7231a54ef2.html.
Smith, Joshua. “Sons of Jacob Synagogue says no injures to anyone inside building, rest of Yom Kippur services cancelled.” Toronto Star, September 21, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/sons-of-jacob-synagogue-says-no-injures-to-anyone-inside-building-rest-of-yom-kippur-services-cancelled/article_07bfe8d2-68cd-4e3f-aa10-0d7231a54ef2.html.
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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.
