Claims extracted
20
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
5%
1 of 20 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
60/100
National Post's corrections and
hedging, across everything collected from it. Not a measure of accuracy.
Outlets on this story
56
Crime & Law
Same framing elsewhere
1
articles that frame the event the way this one does
The officer who was shot outside a Belleville, Ont. synagogue on Sunday has been identified as Const. Jeff Smith.
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who → shoot → Smith
He is recovering in hospital and is in critical but stable condition, according to Belleville Police Service’s Deputy Chief Sheri Meeks, who spoke to media on Monday.
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who → recover → Monday
“While he continues to face a significant road to recovery, his condition has stabilized, and we remain hopeful and encouraged by his progress,” she said.
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she → continue → progress
Supporting them has been our top priority.”
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Supporting → support → them
Smith was stationed outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
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Smith → station → calendar
The officer was present because of safety concerns, especially on a night where there would be many congregants in attendance, the synagogue’s president Norman Weddum told National Post.
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president → tell → Post
Weddum said that before entering the building, he thanked Smith for being there.
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he → say → Smith
Soon after the evening prayer service started, around 7 p.m., dozens of shots rang out.
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dozens → start → shots
A 29-year-old suspect armed with a shotgun opened fire at Smith, who then is believed to have shot back, said Kristy Denette on Monday.
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Denette → arm → Monday
She is a spokesperson for the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the province’s police watchdog that is leading the investigation.
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that → lead → investigation
Denette said it is currently believed that the man drove to the area in a truck.
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man → say → truck
A second officer got to the scene shortly after and fired back at the suspected shooter before more officers arrived.
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officers → get → shooter
During the incident, Smith sustained serious injuries, said Meeks.
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Meeks → sustain → injuries
Smith joined the Belleville Police Service on Dec. 27, 2013.
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Smith → join → Dec.
Meeks said he served the community with distinction for nearly 13 years.
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he → say → years
“He is a longstanding and highly respected member of our emergency response unit, known by his colleagues as a dedicated officer, trusted teammate, and committed public servant,” she said.
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she → know → officer
The suspect was hospitalized in life-threatening condition.
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suspect → hospitalize → condition
There were an estimated 25 people gathered inside the synagogue, Weddum told National Post, but no one in the congregation was injured.
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one → be → congregation
While the SIU is involved because police officers discharged weapons at a person, the Belleville police are leading the criminal side of the investigation.
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police → involve → investigation
Meeks said the Belleville police are “committed to being as transparent as possible and keeping our community informed” but would not be commenting on the investigation further at this time.
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police → say → time
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