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Police accidentally kill worshipper during Manchester terror attack
Manchester police accidentally kill worshipper during terror attack response at synagogue, as two victims die from knife assault
Manchester police accidentally kill worshipper during terror attack response at synagogue, as two victims die from knife assault
– One victim was accidentally shot by police during a synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur.
– The assailant, Jihad Al Shamie, used a vehicle and stabbing in the attack, later killed by police.
Greater Manchester Police chief Stephen Watson noted that the victims were likely attempting to prevent the attacker from entering the synagogue. Reports indicate that a third victim hospitalized also sustained gunshot wounds during the police response.
Jihad Al Shamie was killed by police approximately seven minutes after he began the attack.
The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, stated that the attacker was not previously known to authorities. Police continue to investigate whether Al Shamie acted alone or as part of a terrorist cell, with three individuals arrested in connection to the incident.
Family Statement
The family of the attacker has publicly condemned the violence, expressing shock and sorrow over the tragic events. They stated their intentions to distance themselves from the actions of Jihad Al Shamie and offered condolences to the victims and their families.
