Gunman, security exchange fire at Michigan synagogue
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An unidentified assailant exchanged gunfire with security at a synagogue on the outskirts of Detroit, Michigan, on Thursday, police said, adding that there was no immediate confirmation of any injuries.
"At least one individual came to the temple," Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard told reporters. "Security saw him, engaged him in gunfire."
"Nobody at the moment has been confirmed to be hurt except potentially the shooter," Bouchard said, adding that the attacker was not in custody.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer condemned the attack on the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield.
"This is heartbreaking," she said. "Michigan's Jewish community should be able to live and practice their faith in peace."
Television images showed a massive law enforcement response in the area around the synagogue in the Detroit suburbs.
Smoke could be seen billowing from what appeared to be a fire in the building.
Local media reported that the assailant had rammed a car into the building.
The Jewish Federation of Detroit said Jewish agencies were in precautionary lockdown.
"We ask community members to stay away from the area at this time."
The FBI Detroit Field Office said it was among the agencies responding to the shooting.
