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Vehicle rams and shots fired at Temple Israel synagogue near Detroit — active shooting incident

·West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States

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.

Michigan State Police confirmed an active shooting incident at Temple Israel, a Reform congregation in West Bloomfield near Detroit, on Thursday March 12. A vehicle deliberately crashed into the synagogue building, smoke was visible coming from the structure, shots were fired following the impact, and the vehicle subsequently caught fire. Police issued a statement asking community members to stay away and announced increased patrols at other places of worship in the district. The Jewish Federation of Detroit reported an active security incident with Jewish agencies placed in precautionary lockdown. No casualty count was immediately available. The incident occurs during an active US-Israel war on Iran, with the FBI having previously warned of potential Iranian drone attacks on California and Supreme Leader Khamenei having threatened US assets on the same day. No confirmed attribution to Iran or any actor at time of reporting.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FBI Special Agent Runyan (Detroit field office): Investigating as "a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community." FBI leading investigation.