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Story summary
- Police shot and killed Sean Ward after he opened fire at Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville.
- About 25 shots rang during Kippur service, prompting congregants to take cover as Ontario’s top cop called attack antisemitic.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney, Premier Doug Ford, Mayor Neil Ellis condemned shooting, police sought warrants Ward’s truck and home.
- Constable Jeff Smith, securing synagogue, remained in critical condition with facial and upper-body gunshot wounds.