Police rushed to a large Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, following reports of an active shooter on Thursday afternoon.
Police in Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield sent out an alert about a possible active shooter targeting Temple Israel, which is one of the largest Reform congregations in the United States, ABC 7 Detroit reported. Aerial footage showed smoke pouring out of the building as first responders rushed into the synagogue. The smoke was caused by a car that crashed into the building, according to local reports.
The FBI is also on the scene.
“FBI personnel are on the scene with partners in Michigan and responding to the apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation out of Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan,” FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Following reports of the attack, Jewish organizations were told to go into lockdown.
“We are aware of a security incident at Temple Israel. We are advising all Jewish organizations to go into lockout protocol – nobody in or out of your building. More information to follow,” the Jewish Federation of Detroit said.
Aerial footage and video from the ground outside the synagogue showed a massive police presence as officers with long guns walked near the building. Temple Israel also has a preschool, and runs a drive-thru food pantry on Thursdays, according to its website.
This is a developing story; refresh the page for updates.
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Police rushed to a large Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, following reports of an active shooter on Thursday afternoon.
Police in Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield sent out an alert about a possible active shooter targeting Temple Israel, which is one of the largest Reform congregations in the United States, ABC 7 Detroit reported. Aerial footage showed smoke pouring out of the building as first responders rushed into the synagogue. The smoke was caused by a car that crashed into the building, according to local reports.
The FBI is also on the scene.
“FBI personnel are on the scene with partners in Michigan and responding to the apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation out of Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan,” FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Following reports of the attack, Jewish organizations were told to go into lockdown.
“We are aware of a security incident at Temple Israel. We are advising all Jewish organizations to go into lockout protocol – nobody in or out of your building. More information to follow,” the Jewish Federation of Detroit said.
Aerial footage and video from the ground outside the synagogue showed a massive police presence as officers with long guns walked near the building. Temple Israel also has a preschool, and runs a drive-thru food pantry on Thursdays, according to its website.
This is a developing story; refresh the page for updates.
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