Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says
Source: AP
A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into the nations largest Reform synagogue, in a Detroit suburb, and was fatally shot by security, The Associated Press has learned.
Thats according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday. The vehicle caught on fire after crashing into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, the person said.
Investigators were still working to identify the man and a possible motive for the attack. The person cautioned that the investigation is still in the early stages
The person could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
Oakland County Sheriff Sheriff Mike Bouchard confirmed during an earlier news conference that security at the synagogue had engaged in gunfire with at least one person, and that no one was in custody.
Read more: https://apnews.com/article/west-bloomfield-michigan-synagogue-99884aa558523928953bf5d31018c150
Festivito
(13,875 posts)The smoke coming out of the building is due to the truck. The security guard that shot the driver was injured with a minor injury. The armed man in the truck is dead.
JudyM
(29,785 posts)kimbutgar
(27,183 posts)From the article:
OC375
(767 posts)I don't think anyone is taking anyone else's crap anymore.
Jacson6
(1,936 posts)He could have ran, but he stood his ground to protect those kids.
Jilly_in_VA
(14,269 posts)and can fucking go to hell and I hope he does. And no, I don't mean the security guard, who is a HERO!