Nobody inside the West Bloomfield synagogue was hurt, the sheriff said.
Nobody inside the West Bloomfield synagogue was hurt, the sheriff said.A suspect is dead after a shooting and vehicle ramming incident at a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, according to Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard.
The suspect, who is believed to have had a rifle, died after a shootout with security, according to a senior federal law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.AP Photo/Corey WilliamsThe only injury was to a security guard hit by the suspect's truck; the guard was "knocked unconscious" but is expected to be OK, the sheriff said. According to the sources, the driver was seen steering around security bollards, and caused a fire when colliding the vehicle into the building's front doors.The truck is being searched for explosives, the sheriff said. The Michigan State Police said it's urging residents to stay away from the area and said police are increasing patrols at other places of worship in the area. Law enforcement respond near Temple Israel following reports of an active shooter on March 12, 2026 in West Bloomfield, Michigan.The Jewish Federation of Detroit said in a statement, "We are aware of an active security incident at Temple Israel. Law enforcement are responding. Our Jewish agencies are currently in precautionary lockdown." Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement, "This is heartbreaking. Michigan's Jewish community should be able to live and practice their faith in peace."In New York City, the NYPD said it's continuing to deploy officers to synagogues and other Jewish institutions "out of an abundance of caution."Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures.
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