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After Belleville, Ont., shooting, a look at recent violent incidents near synagogues
Police said the suspects are 17, 18 and 23, and the investigation remains open after the overnight gunfire.
- Overnight gunfire damaged two Toronto-area synagogues: the Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto in Vaughan and Shaarei Shomayim in Toronto, though no injuries were reported.
- Following a months-long investigation, York regional police arrested three suspects aged 17, 18, and 23 and charged them with several offenses.
- York regional police confirmed last month they are no longer seeking additional suspects, though the investigation into the shootings remains ongoing.
- Pedestrians passing by Shaarei Shomayim in Toronto observed a police presence outside the synagogue on March 8, 2026, reflecting heightened caution.
- These incidents form part of a broader pattern of recent violent acts near religious institutions as authorities continue monitoring safety concerns for Jews.
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650 CKOMAfter Belleville, Ont., shooting, a look at recent violent incidents near synagogues
Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a 29-year-old man allegedly opened fire at a constable stationed outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ont., on Sunday night.
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