A shooting occurred at a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, within the Temple of Israel complex, which also houses a school. The attacker, who had attempted to flee, was killed.
The man, who also crashed his car into the building's entrance and then opened fire, was armed with a rifle . The vehicle caught fire after crashing into the Temple of Israel.
The targeted synagogue houses one of the largest Reform Jewish congregations in the United States and also houses a preschool.
No other victims other than the attacker, one officer was injured.
The children, all aged 3 to 5, were immediately evacuated thanks to the extensive security measures in place in the place of worship.
The shooting triggered "safety mode" at all schools in the area.
