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Gunman Dies After Attack on West Bloomfield Synagogue

3/21/2026

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Story summary

On March 12, 2026, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali drove a truck loaded with gasoline and fireworks into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, exchanged gunfire with security, and killed himself.
No children or Temple staff were injured, but a security guard was hurt.
The synagogue released photos of the damage and launched a donation site for repairs.
Photographer Emily Elconin documented the aftermath.

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Story summary

On March 12, 2026, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali drove a truck loaded with gasoline and fireworks into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, exchanged gunfire with security, and killed himself.
No children or Temple staff were injured, but a security guard was hurt.
The synagogue released photos of the damage and launched a donation site for repairs.
Photographer Emily Elconin documented the aftermath.