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Police Officer Jeff Smith Shot Outside Synagogue; Suspect Wounded

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 2:08 PM UTC · How we work

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Const. Jeff Smith of Belleville Police was shot during a gunfire exchange outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue.
Suspect Sean Ward, 29, was wounded and remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
About 20–30 shots struck the sanctuary, punching roughly 20 bullet holes through a stained-glass window.
Mayor Neil Ellis, Premier Doug Ford and the Ontario SIU condemned the attack and launched a full investigation.

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Const. Jeff Smith of Belleville Police was shot during a gunfire exchange outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue.
Suspect Sean Ward, 29, was wounded and remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
About 20–30 shots struck the sanctuary, punching roughly 20 bullet holes through a stained-glass window.
Mayor Neil Ellis, Premier Doug Ford and the Ontario SIU condemned the attack and launched a full investigation.