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Ontario’s Solicitor General Michael Krezner visited Belleville on Tuesday to meet with local officials following a shooting incident near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue during Yom Kippur services on Sunday evening. A man armed with a shotgun fired at an officer stationed outside the synagogue; the officer returned fire, and both were injured, with one in critical condition. Krezner condemned the attack as a “heinous act” and emphasized increased security measures around places of worship across Ontario.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-22,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On September 20, 2023 in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, a police officer was shot during an interaction with an individual near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue around 7:10 p.m. Both the officer and the individual sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital. The incident occurred as Jewish community members gathered for Yom Kippur services. Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified and is investigating the shooting. Premier Doug Ford condemned the attack, stating that those responsible should be arrested and prosecuted. Local police have not provided further details about the incident while the investigation continues.
Written for “Belleville Synagogue Shooting” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 55 other(s) covering the same event.
Ontario’s Solicitor General travelled to Belleville Tuesday morning to meet with police and the mayor following a shootout between an armed suspect and an officer near a local synagogue.
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A spokesperson for Minister Michael Krezner’s office confirmed to Global News in an email Krezner met with police and the mayor in the morning and would be speaking with members of the Belleville community later Tuesday afternoon before heading back to Toronto.
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On Sunday around 7 p.m., a man armed with a shotgun allegedly opened fire at a police officer stationed outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue, where people had gathered to observe Yom Kippur, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said.
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In a statement posted to social media, Krezner called the shooting a “heinous act” and said he is in contact with all levels of government and policing units across the province.
“There is simply no rational explanation or justification for shooting at a house of worship, regardless of the denomination,” he said.
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Witnesses near the scene Sunday evening reported hearing the shots ring out.
“It sounded like firecrackers,” said Ray Carmichael, who has lived in the neighbourhood for more than four decades.
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“They put shields on the windows there a few years ago, so I imagine they anticipated problems,” he added.
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“It’s very unfortunate.”
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Kristy Denette, spokesperson for the SIU, told reporters at the scene the officer returned fire and another officer also discharged their firearm.
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Canada’s privacy czar launches investigation of major driver’s licence hack
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Halifax man charged for alleged hate-motivated threats against youth
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York police seize $3M in illicit drugs, say they ‘toppled’ dark web trafficking network
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Police find 2 bodies in burnt-out vehicles on opposite ends of Toronto
The suspect and the initial officer were both struck.
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The officer, Const. Jeff Smith, is in hospital in critical but stable condition, and the suspect, 29-year-old Sean Ward from Quinte West, is in life-threatening condition.
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In a statement posted to social media Monday, president of the Sons of Jacob Synagogue said all services for Yom Kippur day were cancelled.
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“We will let you know when services resume,” he said.
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Sons of Jacob is the only Synagogue in Belleville, serving the Jewish communities of the Quinte Region.
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Sherri Meeks, deputy chief of the Belleville Police Service, said the force has stepped up patrols across the city, including around places of worship.
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The Toronto Police Service, York Regional Police, Peel Regional Police and Niagara Regional Police all said they will have increased patrols around places of worship.
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