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canada13 days ago•7 min saved

Belleville police confirm Yom Kippur synagogue shooting was deliberate hate attack

Belleville police have classified the September 20 shooting near the Sons of Jacob synagogue as a deliberate, hate-motivated crime. Gunman Sean Ward, a former military member, attempted a mass casualty attack during Yom Kippur services but was killed after a shootout with Constable Jeff Smith, who sustained critical head injuries. Federal officials have pledged security funding, and a GoFundMe campaign for the injured officer has raised over $750,000.

via CBC|

#antisemitism #belleville-shooting #canada

world14 days ago•3 min saved

Belleville Synagogue Shooter’s Online Handle and Military Dispute Revealed

Sean Ward, a former Canadian Armed Forces member, died after a shootout with police outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur services. CBC News reports that Ward used an antisemitic username variant in an online game weeks prior to the attack. Police confirmed the incident was a hate-motivated crime, noting that Constable Jeff Smith sustained critical injuries but prevented the gunman from entering the synagogue. Ward had previously sued the military over vaccination policies.

via CBC|

#antisemitism #belleville-shooting #canadian-armed-forces

world15 days ago•0 min saved

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.

via CBS News|

#antisemitism #belleville-shooting #ontario-police