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TheProle

(3,983 posts)
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 02:23 PM Mar 12

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 Mar 12 OP
"a possible motive" sarisataka Mar 12 #1
my first thought was "false flag." rampartd Mar 12 #2
Explain. False flag? By whom? Behind the Aegis Mar 12 #3
my guess would be proud boys or similar rampartd Mar 12 #6
I'm glad no one but the perpetrator was killed MustLoveBeagles Mar 12 #4
Unfortunately MS Now isn't talking about anything else, no Epstein, no Iran... CoopersDad Mar 12 #5
Hope CNN helped TheProle Mar 12 #7
Two terror Greg_In_SF Mar 12 #8
When would news about an attack on a Synagogue sarisataka Mar 12 #9
This is a breaking story MustLoveBeagles Mar 12 #10

sarisataka

(22,695 posts)
1. "a possible motive"
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 02:40 PM
Mar 12

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

rampartd

(4,639 posts)
6. my guess would be proud boys or similar
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 04:21 PM
Mar 12

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

CoopersDad

(3,340 posts)
5. Unfortunately MS Now isn't talking about anything else, no Epstein, no Iran...
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 03:52 PM
Mar 12

This crime doesn't need continuous repetitive coverage.

I'll try CNN.

TheProle

(3,983 posts)
7. Hope CNN helped
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 05:15 PM
Mar 12

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

Greg_In_SF

(1,257 posts)
8. Two terror
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 05:21 PM
Mar 12

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

sarisataka

(22,695 posts)
9. When would news about an attack on a Synagogue
Thu Mar 12, 2026, 06:38 PM
Mar 12

With over 100 children present be convenient for you?

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