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Crime
Gunman Fires Up to 30 Shots Near Belleville Synagogue, Police Respond
✍️ thestar.com
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 08:46 AM
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A gunman fired up to 30 shots near a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, prompting police to engage the suspect.
A gunman opened fire near a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, discharging up to 30 shots in a brief burst. Police units on the scene quickly moved to confront the suspect, but the details of the confrontation remain limited.
The incident occurred in the vicinity of the synagogue, a place of worship for the local Jewish community. No injuries or casualties have been reported as of the latest updates.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting and are working to locate the individual responsible. The incident has raised concerns about security around places of worship in the region.
The incident occurred in the vicinity of the synagogue, a place of worship for the local Jewish community. No injuries or casualties have been reported as of the latest updates.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting and are working to locate the individual responsible. The incident has raised concerns about security around places of worship in the region.