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TheProle

(3,977 posts)
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 02:23 PM Thursday

Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security, The Associated Press has learned.

That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday. The vehicle caught on fire after the crash, the person said.

Investigators were still working to identify the man and a possible motive for the attack. The person cautioned that the investigation is still in the early stages

The person could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.


https://apnews.com/article/west-bloomfield-michigan-synagogue-99884aa558523928953bf5d31018c150
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Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says (Original Post) TheProle Thursday OP
"a possible motive" sarisataka Thursday #1
my first thought was "false flag." rampartd Thursday #2
Explain. False flag? By whom? Behind the Aegis Thursday #3
my guess would be proud boys or similar rampartd Thursday #6
I'm glad no one but the perpetrator was killed MustLoveBeagles Thursday #4
Unfortunately MS Now isn't talking about anything else, no Epstein, no Iran... CoopersDad Thursday #5
Hope CNN helped TheProle Thursday #7
Two terror Greg_In_SF Thursday #8
When would news about an attack on a Synagogue sarisataka Thursday #9
This is a breaking story MustLoveBeagles Thursday #10

sarisataka

(22,598 posts)
1. "a possible motive"
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 02:40 PM
Thursday

I can think of several off the top of my head and there is one common denominator...

rampartd

(4,530 posts)
6. my guess would be proud boys or similar
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 04:21 PM
Thursday

pretending to be anyone of their enemies from antifa to zionists.

CoopersDad

(3,307 posts)
5. Unfortunately MS Now isn't talking about anything else, no Epstein, no Iran...
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 03:52 PM
Thursday

This crime doesn't need continuous repetitive coverage.

I'll try CNN.

TheProle

(3,977 posts)
7. Hope CNN helped
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 05:15 PM
Thursday

Sorry that a terrorist ramming into a building of Jewish children with a chemical/explosive device disrupted your desired viewing.

 

Greg_In_SF

(1,236 posts)
8. Two terror
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 05:21 PM
Thursday

attacks on American soil in one day, and you think the news coverage is just a little too much??

sarisataka

(22,598 posts)
9. When would news about an attack on a Synagogue
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 06:38 PM
Thursday

With over 100 children present be convenient for you?

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