🔗 Share this article Manchester Synagogue Incident: A Casualty Was Likely Shot by Officers In a devastating turn of events, one of the individuals lost at the Heaton Park synagogue assault appears to have been shot dead by armed police officers. Police Announcement Reveals Firearm Injury The senior officer from the local force stated that a forensic expert has initially concluded the victim died of a gunshot wound. “Overnight, we have taken advice from forensic specialists ahead of full postmortem examinations scheduled for later today. The Home Office pathologist has advised that preliminary findings show one of the deceased victims would appear to have suffered a injury matching a gunshot injury.” Suspect Details The assailant, a 35-year-old individual, was not carrying a gun, and the only shots fired were by the police officers on site. It is believed the deceased was part of the group behind the synagogue door seeking to prevent the assailant from gaining entry. Outcome of Intervention “Thus, it appears that subject to additional analysis, the wound was unfortunately incurred as a tragic and unforeseen consequence of the necessary rapid response employed by our personnel to bring this vicious attack to an end.” Victims Identified Both individuals who lost their lives at Heaton Park synagogue in north Manchester on Thursday were identified as Adrian Daulby, aged 53 and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz. The men were killed when a car was used to crash through the grounds of the local Jewish place of worship, before the attacker targeted attendees in a brief violent spree that concluded after armed officers shot at him twice, ending his life at the door of the temple. Additional Injuries Three others were seriously injured in the violent act on the Day of Atonement, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. The chief constable added, “Medical professionals have informed us that one of the three victims currently receiving treatment has also suffered a firearm injury, which is fortunately non-fatal. Officials think both victims were close together behind the synagogue door, as attendees showed courage to stop the assailant from gaining entry.” Community Support “Our thoughts and prayers are directed toward all of the families, and broader public, impacted by this incident across Greater Manchester and beyond. Specialist officers are providing support and assistance for everyone involved, including our brave first responders.” Suspect Background Authorities identified the attacker as Shamie, 35, a British citizen of Syrian origin. Local law enforcement said that three additional individuals – two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s – had been arrested “for alleged commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism”. Additional information forthcoming ...