Manchester Synagogue Attacker Pledged ISIS Allegiance, Two Killed in Yom Kippur Assault
A car and knife attack on a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur left two congregants dead and three injured. The attacker, Jihad al-Shamie, pledged allegiance to ISIS during the assault before being shot by police.
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Overview
On October 2, Yom Kippur, Jihad al-Shamie carried out a car and knife attack on Heaton Park synagogue in a Manchester suburb, resulting in two deaths and three serious injuries.
During the assault, al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, indicating a terror motive for the deadly incident.
Worshippers barricaded the synagogue doors, and police arrived promptly, confronting al-Shamie as he attempted to stab through a window before he was shot.
Tragically, a police bullet aimed at al-Shamie penetrated the synagogue door, accidentally killing Adrian Daulby, who was assisting in securing the building.
Police have detained four suspects for further investigation, while two others were released without charges, as inquiries into al-Shamie's connections continue.
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