A 29-year-old man suspected in the shooting outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, has died, the province’s police watchdog confirms. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says the man allegedly opened fire on a police officer who was stationed outside the synagogue on Sunday.
The SIU is leading its review and provides details through updates. Both reports identify the suspect’s age and the location and nature of the incident, but do not provide additional context such as the suspect’s motive, whether anyone else was injured, or what charges may have been considered. The reports also do not yet describe the circumstances leading up to the shooting beyond the presence of an officer outside the synagogue.
As the SIU investigation continues, further information is expected regarding what the officer and suspect were doing before the shooting and how police respond. The agencies’ next updates will typically clarify timelines and any evidence collected as part of the independent investigation.
