Vehicle rams and shots fired at Temple Israel synagogue near Detroit — active shooting incident
Michigan police confirmed an active shooting incident at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield near Detroit. A vehicle deliberately crashed into the building, smoke was seen coming from the structure, and shots were fired following the impact. The vehicle caught fire. Police increased patrols at other places of worship. No casualty count confirmed. Possible Iran-inspired attack given ongoing war context and prior FBI warnings about Iranian threats to US soil — but no attribution confirmed.
Actor responses
Michigan State Police: Active shooting at Temple Israel synagogue, West Bloomfield. Vehicle rammed building, shots fired, vehicle on fire. Increased patrols at places of worship. No casualty count confirmed.
Sheriff Bouchard: No confirmed casualties except potentially the shooter. Synagogue security engaged the threat. Schoolchildren relocated to JCC. FBI Director Patel on scene. Motivation still undetermined.
AP/CNN: Attacker killed. No other confirmed casualties. Lockdowns lifted across Detroit Jewish community. Police still securing perimeter, checking for possible second suspect. Motivation still undetermined.
FINAL: Attacker drove truck through doors, down hallway — killed in vehicle. Security guard hit by car, hospitalized, expected to survive. All children and staff safe. Explosive sweep underway. Motive still undetermined.
Trump: "We're going to be right down to the bottom of it." Temple Israel: All 140 children, staff safe — attacker "neutralized by our security personnel, who are truly heroes." Temple Israel calls incident a terrorist attack.
FBI Special Agent Runyan (Detroit field office): Investigating as "a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community." FBI leading investigation.