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FBI: Attack at Michigan synagogue was a 'targeted act of violence against the Jewish community'

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A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security. The FBI says it was “targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.” Authorities say the vehicle caught on fire after crashing into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloom…

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  1. Bridge Michigan

    Michigan synagogue attack: Suspect dead, FBI investigating (opens Bridge Michigan)

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    Bridge Michigan's feed description

    The suspect is dead and no congregants were injured after an attacker drove a vehicle into a metro Detroit synagogue and was confronted by security officers on Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.

  2. WSVN Miami

    FBI: Attack at Michigan synagogue was a ‘targeted act of violence against the Jewish community’ - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — An attacker armed with a rifle was killed after ramming his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest Reform synagogues Thursday in

  3. Newsweek

    Michigan synagogue attack suspect dead: live updates (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    FBI, state and local police respond to active shooter, fire and ramming at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Follow live.

  4. WHEC Rochester

    FBI: Attack at Michigan synagogue was a 'targeted act of violence against the Jewish community' (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security. The FBI says it was “targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.” Authorities say the vehicle caught on fire after crashing into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloom…

  5. Rolling Stone

    FBI Calls Michigan Synagogue Attack 'Targeted Act of Violence,' Suspect Dead (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The suspect involved in an attack Thursday on a synagogue in Michigan was killed after exchanging gunfire with security guards at Temple Israel.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    Investigators work to determine exact reason for attack at Michigan synagogue (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Investigators worked Friday to determine the exact reason a man with a rifle crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying

  7. Fox5 Atlanta

    Michigan synagogue attack being investigated by FBI as targeted act of violence against Jewish community (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    An attack at Temple Israel, a synagogue in West Bloomfield, is being investigated as a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.

  8. Washington Examiner

    FBI is investigating Michigan synagogue attack as a targeted act of violence. What to know (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The suspect, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, drove a truck into the Temple Israel synagogue and began driving through the halls of the place of worship.

  9. WHDH Boston

    Investigators work to determine exact reason for attack at Michigan synagogue - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Investigators worked Friday to determine the exact reason a man with a rifle crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal

  10. BNO News

    Michigan synagogue attack was targeted act of violence against Jewish community (opens BNO News)

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    The FBI said the attack at a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, is being investigated as a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community after a man drove into the building, exchanged gunfire with security and died at the scene. The incident happened at about 12:19 p.m.

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