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Police officer shot outside Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur

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A police officer was shot by a gunman outside a synagogue in Ontario, Canada, during Yom Kippur. The incident occurred shortly after sundown on Sunday night and is part of an ongoing series of attacks targeting synagogues in the region this year. Ian Lee provides the report.
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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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Ontario GPE · 2× Canada GPE · 1× Ian Lee PERSON · 1× Jewish NORP · 1×

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The holiest day of the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, got off to a violent start just after sundown on Sunday night in Canada, when a gunman opened fire on a police officer outside a synagogue in Ontario.
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The holiest day of the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, got off to a violent start just after sundown on Sunday night in Canada, when a gunman opened fire on a police officer outside a synagogue in Ontario. asserted
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