Michigan
Truck Rams Synagogue, Active Shooter Reported
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Cops are responding to reports of an active shooter at a synagogue in the Detroit area.
Local outlet WXYZ-TV reports Temple Israel in West Bloomfield is being surrounded by a heavy police presence, and all schools and places of worship in the area have been advised to shelter in place.
According to WDIV-TV, police sources believe someone intentionally drove a truck into the building, which caught fire.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard gave an update … “It appears at least one individual came to the temple, security saw him, engaged him in gunfire. … We’re looking to see if there’s more than one person.”
The Jewish Federation of Detroit issued a statement to WXYZ, saying, “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.”
Schools in the area were locked down during the investigation.
West Bloomfield Township is located about 25 miles northwest of Detroit.
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