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The Latest: Man fatally shot attacking Michigan synagogue, AP source says

Mar 12, 2026, 11:56 AM | Updated: 3:50 pm

People gather near Temple Israel synagogue on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in West Bloomfield Township...

People gather near Temple Israel synagogue on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in West Bloomfield Township, Mich. (AP Photo/Corey Williams)
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(AP Photo/Corey Williams)

A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into the nation’s largest Reform synagogue, a source tells The Associated Press. The attack occurred at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township.

Here’s the Latest.:

Seeking identity of attacker

The vehicle caught on fire after crashing into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday.

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.

Gunman rams vehicle into synagogue

A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into the nation’s largest Reform synagogue, a source tells The Associated Press. The attack occurred at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township.

Source tells AP: Gunman was killed by security

A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday.

The person said the vehicle caught on fire after crashing into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township.

Investigators are 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.

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The Latest: Man fatally shot attacking Michigan synagogue, AP source says