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A gunman who attacked police near a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on September 20 while worshippers were observing Yom Kippur died from his wounds the following night. The 29-year-old man was carrying a shotgun and shot at officers guarding the Sons of Jacob congregation, leading to an exchange of gunfire; he was then hospitalized and later passed away. An injured police officer remains in stable condition. Though authorities have not officially confirmed that the Jewish community was targeted, they suggest otherwise based on common sense. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the incident, which occurred amid a reported rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Canada following events related to Israel’s conflict with Hamas earlier this year.

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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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A 29-year-old man carrying a shotgun approached a synagogue in Belleville, a city in southeastern Ontario, on the evening of Sept 20 as worshippers gathered to mark Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.

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🔮 Police have not confirmed that Belleville’s Jewish community was the target of the attack, but Dennette told reporters that “common sense” would suggest the gunman was trying to attack the synagogue.

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Gunman who fired on police outside Canada synagogue dies from wounds · assertive framing

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Gunman who fired on police outside Canada synagogue dies from wounds AI generated TORONTO, Canada - asserted

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A gunman who was shot by Canadian police after firing on officers outside a synagogue during a Jewish holiday over the weekend has died, an official said on Sept 22. asserted

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He shot at police, prompting officers guarding the Sons of Jacob congregation to return fire. asserted

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The man was hospitalised after the shooting and died on the night of Sept 21, said Kristy Dennette, a spokesperson for Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit, which probes shootings involving police. asserted

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Dennette told AFP an injured officer remains in stable condition in hospital. asserted

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Police have not confirmed that Belleville’s Jewish community was the target of the attack, but Dennette told reporters that “common sense” would suggest the gunman was trying to attack the synagogue. asserted

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford both condemned the shooting. asserted

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Like many Western countries, Canada has seen a rise in reported incidents of anti-Semitism over the last three years amid criticism of Israel’s response to the Oct 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. asserted

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