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FBI Investigates Detroit Synagogue Attack as Targeted Act

9 articles | Updated 2d ago | Created 3d ago

Federal authorities have classified the Thursday evening car ramming and gunfire assault on West Bloomfield Township's Temple Israel as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community," with FBI Detroit Special Agent Jennifer Runyan confirming that only one person was involved in the incident.

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    Federal authorities are investigating the March 14 car ramming and active shooter incident in West Bloomfield as a 'targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.'
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    The suspect, armed with an assault rifle during what began as a vehicle collision involving fire inside Temple Israel synagogue school building is now dead.
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    Reports indicate that FBI agents were present at or near the scene and held active shooter drills there six weeks prior to this attack.
[Mar.14] Suspect died after ramming car into Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan; FBI investigating as targeted act of violence against Jewish community.
(Earlier that day) Police responded to reports of an active shooter and fire at the school building after a car crashed into it.