Man and Officer Injured in Gunfire Near Ontario Synagogue on Yom Kippur

A man and police officer were injured in a shooting near a synagogue in Ontario during Yom Kippur. Authorities investigate potential targeting of Jewish comm...

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September 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Belleville, Ontario — A man and a police officer were injured in a gunfire exchange near a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, as members of the Jewish community observed Yom Kippur, according to local authorities.

The incident occurred near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue, approximately 110 miles east of Toronto, around 7:10 p.m. The officer encountered the man and both were taken to the hospital, with the man in life-threatening condition.

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Authorities have not disclosed the cause of the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted. No public safety risk was reported, and residents were advised to avoid the area while the investigation continues. Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the attack, calling for justice for the victims and emphasizing the right of Jewish people to worship safely.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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