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Former Canadian Soldier Opens Fire Outside Synagogue on Yom Kippur, Wounds Officer

A former Canadian soldier, Sean Ward, opened fire outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur services, injuring a police officer before being shot by law enforcement. Investigators are looking into the possible antisemitic motives behind the attack, which occurred on a significant Jewish holiday. Authorities have increased police presence in the area following the incident.

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A former Canadian soldier, Sean Ward, opened fire outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur services, injuring a police officer before being shot by law enforcement. Investigators are looking into the possible antisemitic motives behind the attack, which occurred on a significant Jewish holiday. Authorities have increased police presence in the area following the incident.

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Ex-Canadian soldier opens fire at synagogue on Yom Kippur, wounds cop in possible antisemitic attack: officials

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Former Canadian Soldier Opens Fire Outside Synagogue on Yom Kippur, Wounds Officer