Canadian police investigate shooting near Ontario synagogue, motive remains unclear
A shooting occurred near a synagogue in the Canadian province of Ontario. Police are conducting an investigation, and the motives behind the incident remain undetermined.
Yulduz Salimov1 min readText size
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A shooting occurred on September 21, 2026, near the Bnei Yaakov synagogue in Belleville, Ontario. Canadian law enforcement is conducting an investigation into the incident.
A police officer was wounded during the incident. The shooting took place during a gathering for Yom Kippur.
A police vehicle, other vehicles, and nearby homes sustained gunfire damage — up to 30 shots were fired.
A team of four investigators and two forensic specialists has been assigned to the case.
The motives behind the attack have not yet been determined.
Source: jpost.com
