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Shooting near Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur leaves police officer wounded, man critically injured
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- A police officer and a man were wounded in a gunfire exchange near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur services; the man is in life-threatening condition.
- Authorities have not disclosed the motive or whether the Jewish community was targeted, but confirmed there is no ongoing risk to public safety and urged people to avoid the area during the investigation.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow condemned the shooting, emphasizing the right of Jewish people to worship safely and pledging increased security amid rising antisemitism.
- The Special Investigations Unit is leading the probe into the incident, while York Regional Police announced increased patrols at places of worship in the region.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting law enforcement and protecting the Jewish community, citing previous antisemitic attacks and recent funding to enhance security at faith-based institutions.
