An active shooter incident at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, involving a vehicle ramming, resulted in the gunman being fatally shot by security. All staff and children are reported safe. Authorities are treating the incident as a potential act of terrorism, citing rising extremist activity and the symbolic nature of the attack.
An active shooter attack at Temple Israel included the ramming of a vehicle into the synagogue Thursday afternoon. Sources say all teachers and children are accounted for and safe. Preschool programs are commonly held there but it is unclear if any were underway at the time of the attack.
The gunman was reportedly armed with a rifle and was fatally shot by security, according to sources. The vehicle caught on fire after crashing into the synagogue, sources said.We have received word that while there is still an ongoing situation at Temple Israel, other Jewish Organizations are no longer required to be in lockout or lockdown protocol. There will be a continued police and security presence throughout the community.Counterterrorism operative Eric O'Neill said this is to be treated as an act of terrorism, citing the rise in violent extremists in recent years."I don't believe in coincidences. If you look at what's happening in the world, we know from, different reports from the FBI and other Intel agencies that, Iranian extremists are active in the US," he said. "Often what these, these either lone wolf individuals who are, activated, themselves, or by, extremist cells, all they need is a triggering event and the, the war or the, military action in Iran is certainly one of those triggering events that could cause individuals to take action."It is the second attack on a house of worship in recent months with the mass shooting taking place at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in September.Retired assistant Detroit police chief Steve Dolunt joined FOX 2 and said the attack appeared symbolic."If you want to send a message, that would be the place," he said.FBI Director Kash Patel issued a statement: "FBI personnel are on the scene with partners in Michigan and responding to the apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation out of Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan," he said.
Active Shooter Synagogue Terrorism West Bloomfield Security
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jewish synagogue targeted by active shooter threat in West BloomfieldPolice are responding to a scene in West Bloomfield for an active situation. A major scene was reported at Temple Israel, located on Walnut Lake Road.
Read more »
Police in Detroit area respond to 'active shooter situation' at Temple IsraelThe Oakland County Sheriff's Office says law enforcement is responding to an 'active shooter situation' at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Read more »
Attack on Temple Israel synagogue: 'all the hallmarks of extremism' says expertCounterterrorism operative Eric O'Neill said this is to be treated as an act of terrorism, citing the rise in violent extremists in recent years.
Read more »
Active Shooter at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield: Suspect KilledLaw enforcement responded to an active shooter situation at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan. A man rammed a vehicle into the building and was fatally shot by security. No injuries were reported to staff or children, but a security guard was briefly unconscious. The suspect's motivations are unknown. The FBI is investigating, and Jewish organizations in the area are under lockout protocol.
Read more »
Temple Israel Shooting: Donald Trump Reacts After Car Rams Into Michigan SynagogueTrump said he was briefed on the Temple Israel attack and vowed a full investigation.
Read more »
Active Shooter at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Ends with Suspect's DeathA man rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Thursday, and was fatally shot by security. The suspect, from Dearborn Heights, was found to have ties to the Middle East and a chemical agent in his vehicle. The FBI is investigating, and Jewish organizations in the area were put on lockdown.
Read more »