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Sean Ward Dies After Shooting Outside Synagogue

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC · How we work

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Jeff Smith Shot

Const. Jeff Smith shot while returning fire at suspect Sean Ward outside Belleville’s Sons of Jacob Synagogue.
Sean Ward, 29, died in hospital Monday night from his gunshot injuries.
Smith remains in critical-stable condition with a significant road to recovery.
Police and the suspect discharged roughly 20-30 rounds, shattering stained-glass windows during the Yom Kippur gathering.
Premier Doug Ford condemned the shooting, prompting police to increase patrols at worship sites.

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Sean Ward Investigation

Sean Ward served in the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry from July 2017 to June 2022.
National Defence said Ward’s release was under a 5F category, usually for vaccine-refusing personnel.
A post-mortem for Ward is scheduled Wednesday in Kingston, SIU spokesperson Kristi Denette said.
The Special Investigations Unit will run a parallel use-of-force probe as police conduct their own inquiry.

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Jeff Smith Shot

Const. Jeff Smith shot while returning fire at suspect Sean Ward outside Belleville’s Sons of Jacob Synagogue.
Sean Ward, 29, died in hospital Monday night from his gunshot injuries.
Smith remains in critical-stable condition with a significant road to recovery.
Police and the suspect discharged roughly 20-30 rounds, shattering stained-glass windows during the Yom Kippur gathering.
Premier Doug Ford condemned the shooting, prompting police to increase patrols at worship sites.

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