A shooting has taken place at Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan, following a vehicle being deliberately driven into the building.
The assailant suspected to be involved in the incident is now dead, according to reports.
FBI director Kash Patel has confirmed his agents are on the scene to respond to an “apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation”.
“There is an active situation. A car crashed into the synagogue, and shots were fired. No information about injuries or fatalities at this time. It’s still an active situation,” Police also said in a statement.
Authorities have yet to confirm any casualties or injuries from the incident.
Aerial news footage from the scene showed plumes of smoke rising from the roof of the synagogue, with several police vehicles nearby.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said: “I am tracking reports of an active shooting at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. We are working with Michigan State Police to get more information.
“This is heartbreaking. Michigan’s Jewish community should be able to live and practice their faith in peace. Antisemitism and violence have no place in Michigan. I am hoping for everyone’s safety.
Police and FBI agents have rushhed to the scene as active shooter reported at synagogue in Michigan
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X: OPEN SOURCE INTEL“Thank you to law enforcement for their swift action.”
Local schools have implemented shelter-in-place measures in response to the ongoing incident, including Doherty Elementary, West Bloomfield Middle School, West Bloomfield High School, and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s.
The Jewish Federation of Detroit issued a statement: “We are aware of an active security incident at Temple Israel. Law enforcement are responding. Our Jewish agencies are currently in precautionary lockdown. We ask community members to stay away from the area at this time.”
The federation has advised all Jewish organisations in the vicinity to enter lockout protocol, preventing anyone from entering or leaving their premises.
Dozens of police vehicles, including armoured Swat vans, were at the scene
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The Jewish Federation of Detroit posted a message on its Facebook page saying its affiliated agencies were “currently in precautionary lockdown” in response to the Temple Israel incident.
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