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Belleville gunman was suing the Canadian Armed Forces over Covid vaccine mandate

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Mudhar, R. (2026, September 25). Belleville gunman was suing the Canadian Armed Forces over Covid vaccine mandate. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/belleville-gunman-was-suing-the-canadian-armed-forces-over-vaccine-mandate/article_f131b7ad-0338-4949-9026-4ec702ed4fdc.html

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Sean Ward, 29, who died after shooting at a police officer near a Belleville synagogue, was involved in a lawsuit against the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for their COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He was one of many soldiers claiming wrongful dismissal due to refusing the vaccination.

Written by AI on 2026-09-25, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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The gunman in the Belleville synagogue attack was part of a lawsuit against the military, one of dozens of soldiers claiming they were wrongfully forced out for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. asserted

they → claim → vaccine

Sean Ward, 29, died Monday after police say he shot at a police officer at the Sons of Jacob synagogue on Sunday evening. asserted

he → die → evening

According to court documents, he was part of a large class action suit suing the CAF over vaccine mandates in the military. uncertain

he → accord → military

Belleville gunman was suing the Canadian Armed Forces over Covid vaccine mandate

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