Belleville Synagogue Shooting
The shooting took place outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on Sunday night during Yom Kippur, the holiest night in the Jewish calendar.Reported by 6 of 13 outlets; wording from BBC.
What happened
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Sunday’s attack is a dramatic escalation of antisemitic incidents targeting Jewish people in Canada, and has fuelled calls for a national response.
Belleview Police said the officer encountered an individual in the area of Bleecker Avenue and Victoria Avenue around 7 p.m.
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A police officer and a man were wounded in an exchange of gunfire Sunday near a synagogue in the southern Ontario community of Belleville as members of the Jewish community marked Yom Kippur, authorities said.
Premier Doug Ford says in a post on X that he was “disgusted by the shooting” that took place as members of the Jewish community were gathered to mark Yom Kippur.
Analysis
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Reported by outlets on both sides of the middle
The investigation is being led, at this stage, by the SIU, which is mandated to look into the circumstances of a police shooting.
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The incident occurred outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario.
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.
In March alone, there were three overnight shootings at Toronto-area synagogues.
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Framing
How the first headlines put it
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Inside the terrifying moments of the Belleville synagogue shooting: 'Get on the floor'
Police release disturbing video of synagogue attack; Jewish students speak out about campus antisemitism; and more
How it changed
- 21 Sep
Belleview Police said the officer encountered an individual in the area of Bleecker Avenue and Victoria Avenue around 7 p.m.
- 22 Sep
A former employer and neighbours tell CBC that Ward was formerly in the Canadian military in Alberta.
- 23 Sep
According to Statistics Canada, 70 per cent of the religiously targeted hate crimes logged in 2024 targeted the Jewish community.
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- 25 Sep
His wife, Ashley Smith, said in a post on social media that her husband “has a very long, difficult road ahead” but is “fighting.”
Coverage 56 articles
28 Sep Goal to raise $1 million for heroic Belleville cop who stopped a Jewish slaughter
National Post
27 Sep Letters: ‘We knew this was coming’
National Post
26 Sep Belleville synagogue returns to prayer after hate-motivated shootout: ‘One shooter isn’t going to stop us’
Toronto Star- 26 Sep Belleville synagogue returns to prayer after hate-motivated shootout: ‘One shooter isn’t going to stop us’
Toronto Star
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26 Sep Belleville shooting a wake-up call for Canadians, survivor says in new statement
National Post
26 Sep NP View: Heroes in Belleville, cravens in Ottawa
National Post
25 Sep Belleville’s tiny Jewish community vows to carry on after attack
The Globe and Mail
25 Sep Belleville gunman was suing the Canadian Armed Forces over Covid vaccine mandate
Toronto Star- 25 Sep $680K raised for hero Belleville cop who prevented a Jewish massacre
National Post - 25 Sep Iddo Moed: The hero of Belleville represents what Canada should stand for
National Post - 25 Sep Belleville synagogue shooter had means to carry out 'mass casualty' event: police chief
CBC 
25 Sep 'Ambush' outside Belleville synagogue was a hate-motivated attack targeting Jewish community, police say
Toronto Star
24 Sep Yom Kippur shooting outside Canadian synagogue was 'hate-motivated', officials say
BBC
24 Sep Police release disturbing video of synagogue attack; Jewish students speak out about campus antisemitism; and more
National Post
24 Sep Belleville, Ont., synagogue shooting was a ‘hate-motivated’ crime, police say
The Globe and Mail
24 Sep Belleville synagogue raising funds to rebuild as Jewish leaders remain committed to safety
National Post- 23 Sep Belleville, Ont., police officer wounded in shooting near synagogue faces 'long, difficult road,' wife says
CBC 
23 Sep ’You’re not killing him’: Jewish mother tells how she shielded son during Belleville synagogue shooting
National Post
23 Sep Belleville synagogue shooting suspect ‘spouted’ theory that blamed Jews for COVID: reports
National Post
23 Sep SIU: Suspected gunman in Ontario synagogue shooting dies
UPI
23 Sep Shooting at Belleville synagogue an escalation of antisemitic violence, advocates say
The Globe and Mail
23 Sep Ex-Canadian soldier opens fire at synagogue on Yom Kippur, wounds cop in possible antisemitic attack: officials
New York Post
22 Sep Belleville gunman spouted COVID-19 conspiracies while in army, say sources
Global News- 22 Sep Afternoon front page: Synagogue shooting suspect dies; CBC journalist has run-in with protesters outside Yom Kippur service; and more
National Post 
22 Sep Avi Lewis defends Yom Kippur message called ‘despicable,’ claims critics are after ‘partisan points’
National Post22 Sep Gunman who fired on police outside Canada synagogue dies from wounds
The Straits Times
22 Sep Solicitor General visits Belleville after synagogue shooting during Yom Kippur
Global News
22 Sep Morning Update: Still seeking answers after synagogue shooting
The Globe and Mail
22 Sep Condemning all hatred must not mean ignoring who is being targeted
Toronto Star- 22 Sep 'This is not going to stop us,' Belleville, Ont., synagogue president vows after shooting incident
CBC 
22 Sep Inside the terrifying moments of the Belleville synagogue shooting: 'Get on the floor'
Toronto Star
21 Sep Police officer shot outside Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur
CBS News
21 Sep Poilievre hails actions of 'courageous' officer during question period
Toronto Star
21 Sep Afternoon front page: Witnesses describe Ontario synagogue shooting; police officer suffers ‘significant’ injuries in attack; and more
National Post
21 Sep Canada synagogue shooting: Injured cop identified as Jeff Smith, shooter 29-year-old Sean Ward in critical condition
Times of India- 21 Sep Jesse Kline: Jew hate is a growing Canadian pastime. This is the result
National Post 
21 Sep Police officer shot outside Belleville synagogue identified, faces ‘significant road to recovery’
National Post
21 Sep Witness inside synagogue recalls shots breaking through glass, says Yom Kippur service continued as police investigated
Toronto Star
21 Sep Belleville police identify suspect, police officer struck by gunfire
Toronto Star
21 Sep Man critically injured and police officer wounded in gunfire near Ontario synagogue
The Globe and Mail
21 Sep Police officer, suspect wounded in shooting near Belleville synagogue on Yom Kippur
The Globe and Mail
21 Sep SIU to provide update on shooting near synagogue in Belleville, Ont.
Toronto Star
21 Sep Belleville synagogue shooting live: Exchange of gunfire between man armed with rifle and officer; SIU to provide update
Toronto Star- 21 Sep Shooting leaves police officer, another person injured
Toronto Star - 21 Sep Exchange of gunfire between man armed with rifle and police officer near synagogue
Toronto Star - 21 Sep Sons of Jacob Synagogue says no injures to anyone inside building, rest of Yom Kippur services cancelled
Toronto Star - 21 Sep SIU investigating shooting near Belleville synagogue on Yom Kippur
The Globe and Mail 
21 Sep Ontario’s SIU tapped for Belleville incident near local Synagogue
Global News
21 Sep Police officer wounded in shooting near synagogue on Yom Kippur
CBS News- 21 Sep Police officer and man injured in shooting outside Belleville, Ont., synagogue
CBC - 21 Sep Shooting near Belleville synagogue leaves two injured, including police officer
Toronto Star 
21 Sep Police officer injured in Yom Kippur shooting at Belleville synagogue
National Post- 21 Sep Man critically injured, police officer wounded in gunfire near Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur
The Hindu 
21 Sep Ontario's SIU tapped for Belleville incident near local Synagogue
Toronto Star
21 Sep Ontario’s SIU notified after Belleville incident
The Globe and Mail
21 Sep Police officer shot outside synagogue in Ontario on Yom Kippur: Officials
ABC News (US)
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