Yom Kippur shooting outside Canadian synagogue was 'hate-motivated', officials say
Const Jeff Smith, who was critically injured in the incident, continued to fend off the attacker after being shot multiple times, police said.
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"if not for the extraordinary bravery of Constable Jeff Smith, Canadians would have experienced the type of mass-casualty terror attack our security services have warned is a realistic possibility."
— Noah Shack , Executive
"Jewish people must be able to worship safely. To live free, open, proud Jewish lives."
— Mark Carney , Politician
Key People
Jeff Smith is the head of music for BBC Radio 2.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Constable Mike McCurdy is a police officer who assisted in the response to the shooting.
Noah Shack is the CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.
Sean Ward is the suspected gunman involved in the shooting.
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Const Jeff Smith, who was critically injured in the incident, continued to fend off the attacker after being shot multiple times, police said.
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