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Temple Israel Rabbi: 'We Were Horrified, but Not Surprised'

A suspect rammed a car into Temple Israel then opened fire; a security guard was injured and the attacker was killed, officials said.

  • On Thursday, a gunman rammed his vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township before opening fire, exchanging gunfire with security personnel; shooter Ayman Mohamad Ghazali died at the scene.
  • The FBI is investigating the shooting as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community," though authorities have not confirmed a specific motive for the Dearborn Heights resident.
  • Fortunately, all 140 children at the synagogue's child care center remained unharmed, while one security guard injured in the exchange is expected to recover.
  • Governor Gretchen Whitmer condemned the attack as "every community's worst nightmare," while lawmakers praised security personnel for preventing further tragedy and called for vigilance against antisemitism.
  • Workers at the nearby Soul Café provided food to first responders and parents reuniting with children, illustrating the community's effort to support one another following the traumatic event.
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The Detroit News broke the news in Detroit, United States on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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