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Witness inside synagogue recalls shots breaking through glass, says Yom Kippur service continued as police investigated

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Mudhar, R. (2026, September 21). Witness inside synagogue recalls shots breaking through glass, says Yom Kippur service continued as police investigated. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/witness-inside-synagogue-recalls-shots-breaking-through-glass-says-yom-kippur-service-continued-as-police-investigated/article_abca638d-afab-456a-a02f-214aab4990e0.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-21 · by Raju Mudhar

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Kyle Moffat, a 29-year-old teacher from Belleville, was inside the Sons of Jacob synagogue during a delayed Yom Kippur service when shots rang out at 7:06 pm. Despite the gunfire, which shattered glass outside, the service continued as police investigated. The shooting occurred just moments after the congregation had begun to settle in, with some still arriving as the scheduled start time of 6:45 p.m. had passed.
Written by AI on 2026-09-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

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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Raju Mudhar
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Belleville

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Belleville GPE · 1× Kyle Moffat PERSON · 1×

Narrative

The service was supposed to get underway right at 6:45 p.m., but he said people were still arriving and getting settled when the gunfire erupted outside.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-21
🔮 If the Yom Kippur service had started on time at the Sons of Jacob synagogue, the shooting might’ve been deadly inside, according to one witness.
2026-09-21 · Toronto Star
Witness inside synagogue recalls shots breaking through glass, says Yom Kippur service continued as police investigated · mixed framing

Claims (3 extracted, 1 hedged)

If the Yom Kippur service had started on time at the Sons of Jacob synagogue, the shooting might’ve been deadly inside, according to one witness. uncertain
shooting → start → witness
Belleville teacher Kyle Moffat, 29, was inside the synagogue when the shots were fired right at 7:06 pm., he said. asserted
he → fire → 7:06
The service was supposed to get underway right at 6:45 p.m., but he said people were still arriving and getting settled when the gunfire erupted outside. asserted
gunfire → suppose → 6:45
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