A man armed with weapons was shot and killed by security officers at a Michigan synagogue on Thursday after ramming his car into the building.
Reports indicated a truck drove into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and went into the hallway, according to a press conference held by Sheriff Mike Bouchard. The alleged suspect was found dead inside the truck, according to the Associated Press.
The vehicle caught fire shortly after ramming into the building and the driver was reportedly on fire from “something,” Bouchard told reporters. It was unclear whether the suspect was shot or burned to death due to the state of the fire.
No students or staff were injured in the incident, although a security guard was struck by the vehicle and was taken to the hospital for treatment, Bouchard said. The area was still being cleared for any explosives, but Bouchard noted that the “active” threat appeared to be over.
Investigators told the Associated Press that a motive for the attack could not be determined at this time and that the investigation was still in its early stages.
MSP redirected the Daily Caller News Foundation to their X page for more information. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer posted on X that she was “tracking reports of an active shooting” at the synagogue and called it “heartbreaking.”
“Michigan’s Jewish community should be able to live and practice their faith in peace,” the statement read. “Antisemitism and violence have no place in Michigan. I am hoping for everyone’s safety.”
FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X that agency personnel were on scene and responding to “the apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation.”
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