Manchester Synagogue Attack: A Casualty Appears to Have Been Shot by Police
During a devastating turn of events, a victims killed during the Heaton Park synagogue assault appears to have been fatally wounded by armed police officers.
Police Announcement Confirms Gunshot Wound
The chief constable from the local force announced that the Home Office pathologist has initially concluded the man succumbed to a gunshot wound.
“We sought guidance overnight from forensic specialists ahead of full postmortem examinations scheduled for this afternoon. The Home Office pathologist has advised that preliminary findings show a victim would appear to have suffered a wound matching a firearm wound.”
Suspect Details
The assailant, Jihad al-Shamie, was not carrying a firearm, and all discharged rounds came from the police officers on site.
Authorities think the deceased was part of the group behind the synagogue door seeking to prevent the assailant from gaining entry.
Consequences of Police Action
“Thus, it appears pending further forensic examination, the wound may sadly have been sustained as a unintended and heartbreaking result of the necessary rapid response employed by my officers to bring this vicious attack to an end.”
Victims Identified
The two victims killed in the attack during the synagogue incident located in Manchester earlier this week were identified as 53-year-old Adrian Daulby and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz.
These individuals lost their lives when a car was used to ram into the property of the local Jewish place of worship, before the attacker targeted attendees in a brief violent spree that concluded after police with firearms shot at him twice, ending his life near the synagogue entrance.
Additional Injuries
Three others were seriously injured in the attack on the Day of Atonement, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Watson said, “We have also been advised that another injured person currently receiving treatment has also suffered a gunshot wound, which is fortunately non-fatal. Officials think both victims were close together behind the synagogue door, as attendees showed courage to stop the assailant from getting inside.”
Ongoing Assistance
“We extend our condolences remain with all of the families, and broader public, impacted by these events in the region and elsewhere. Specialist officers are providing support and assistance for everyone involved, including the courageous emergency teams.”
Attacker Profile
Police named the perpetrator as the individual, 35, a UK national of Syrian descent.
Greater Manchester police said that three additional individuals – two men in their 30s and an older female – had been detained “for alleged commission, preparation and instigation of terrorist activities”.
Additional information forthcoming ...
