Police officer shot outside Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 14:52

A police officer was shot outside a synagogue in Ontario during Yom Kippur services.

A gunman opened fire outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville on Sunday evening during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. Officer Jeff Smith was stationed near the entrance when the shooting occurred. A 29-year-old man has been named as the suspect.

How it is being reported

• Police officer shot while defending Canada synagogue from gunman on Yom KippurGB News · 22 Sept, 14:21
• Police officer shot outside Ontario synagogue during Yom KippurCBS News · 22 Sept, 00:32

In this story: Sons of Jacob Synagogue · Belleville · Jeff Smith · Sean Ward · Ontario · Quinte West

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