Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue
The FBI says the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".
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Notable Quotes
"When they show up, that's where training and preparation come in."
— Mike Bouchard , Other
"Everything that was supposed to happen, happened."
— Mike Bouchard , Other
"The incident was deeply, disturbing and tragic."
— Jennifer Runyan , Other
"It's a terrible thing."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Rabbi Benny Greenwald speaks to media as police respond to the scene of a shooting at Temple Israel."
— Rabbi Benny Greenwald , Other
Key People
Ayman Mohamad Ghazali is a 41-year-old man who was fatally shot after ramming a vehicle into a synagogue.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jennifer Runyan is a special agent with the FBI.
Mike Bouchard is the Oakland County Sheriff.
Rabbi Benny Greenwald is the leader of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
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The FBI says the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where Ayman Mohamad Ghazali rammed his vehicle into the synagogue and was fatally shot by security. The FBI is treating it as a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.
Photos depict the aftermath of the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where a man rammed his vehicle into the synagogue, causing a fire. The attacker was fatally shot by security personnel. No injuries were reported among the 140 children and staff present at the time.
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