Heaton Park Synagogue Attack: A Casualty Was Likely Shot by Officers
During a devastating turn of events, a individuals killed at the Heaton Park synagogue assault is believed to have been fatally wounded by armed police officers.
Police Announcement Reveals Firearm Injury
The senior officer from the local force stated that the Home Office pathologist has initially concluded the man succumbed to a gunshot wound.
“Overnight, we have taken advice from forensic specialists ahead of detailed autopsies set to occur this afternoon. The Home Office pathologist has advised that preliminary findings show a victim likely sustained a injury consistent with a firearm wound.”
Suspect Details
The suspect, Jihad al-Shamie, was not carrying a firearm, and all discharged rounds were by authorized firearms personnel on site.
Authorities think the deceased was part of the group positioned at the entrance seeking to prevent the assailant from gaining entry.
Outcome of Intervention
“Thus, it appears that subject to further forensic examination, this injury may sadly have been sustained as a unintended and heartbreaking result of the urgently required action employed by our personnel to bring this vicious attack to an end.”
Victims Identified
Both individuals who lost their lives during the synagogue incident located in Manchester earlier this week were identified as 53-year-old Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz, 66 years old.
The men were killed when a vehicle was employed to ram into the grounds of the local Jewish place of worship, before the attacker targeted attendees in a six-minute rampage that concluded after police with firearms shot at him twice, killing him near the synagogue entrance.
Further Harm
Three more people sustained major injuries in the attack on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish year.
Watson said, “We have also been advised that another injured person currently receiving treatment sustained a gunshot wound, which is mercifully not life threatening. Officials think the two individuals were near each other at the entrance, as worshippers acted bravely to prevent the attacker from getting inside.”
Community Support
“Our thoughts and prayers are directed toward the affected relatives, and broader public, impacted by these events in the region and elsewhere. Specialist officers are providing support and care for everyone involved, including the courageous emergency teams.”
Suspect Background
Authorities identified the attacker as the individual, 35, a UK national of Syrian origin.
Greater Manchester police said that three other people – two men in their 30s and an older female – had been arrested “for alleged commission, preparation and instigation of terrorist activities”.
More details to follow ...
