September 22, 2026
Shooting near a synagogue in Canada on Yom Kippur
צילום: משטרת קנדה
A shooting incident occurred near a synagogue in the city of Belleville, Canada, during Yom Kippur prayers.
There were more than 20 bullet impacts on the synagogue windows.
None of the worshippers were injured.
According to authorities, a 29-year-old man arrived at the scene with a weapon.
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He opened fire, and a shootout ensued with the police.
An officer was seriously injured in the shooting, but his condition is stable. The suspect was also seriously injured and was taken to the hospital.
The police are still investigating the reason for the shooting. The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, condemned the incident and stated that Jews in Canada should feel safe and practice their faith without fear.