Belleville Synagogue Shooter Dies After Fatal Exchange; Officer Survives Despite Critical Wounds
Sean Ward, 29, died after a fatal shootout with police outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur. Constable Jeff Smith sustained life-threatening injuries but continued fighting the attacker for three minutes until backup arrived, preventing a mass casualty event. Authorities confirmed the attack was hate-motivated, while CBC reported Ward had used antisemitic online handles weeks prior.