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Gunman Who Shot at Canadian Police Outside Synagogue Dies
A gunman who shot at police outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur services has died from his injuries. The 29-year-old man, Sean Ward, was shot by police after firing at them and later died in the hospital. An officer was injured in the incident.
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- 01Gunman Sean Ward died after shooting at police outside an Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur.
- 02Police returned fire, injuring an officer who is in stable condition.
- 03The incident occurred during Yom Kippur services at the Sons of Jacob congregation.
- 04Authorities suggest the synagogue was likely the intended target.
- 05The shooting follows a rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada.
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