A man and a police officer were injured in a gunfire incident near a synagogue in Ontario, Canada, during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. The shooting occurred on Sunday, September 20, around 7:10 p.m., at the intersection of Bleecker Avenue and Victoria Avenue in Belleville, near the Sons of Jacob synagogue. Local authorities, as reported by NBC News, confirmed that there was an exchange of fire between a police officer and an individual. While no details about the circumstances of the shooting were provided, officials stated that the synagogue or Jewish community were not specifically targeted. They also assured the public that there was no ongoing threat to public safety and urged people to avoid the area during the investigation. Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed his condemnation of the incident on social media, calling himself "disgusted" by the shooting that took place in front of the Sons of Jacob synagogue while members of the Jewish community were gathering to celebrate Yom Kippur. Ford emphasized that Jewish people have the "full right to gather and practice their faith safely and without fear." In response to the incident, regional police have announced plans to increase patrols in the area and maintain a visible presence near places of worship to ensure safety and security. According to NBC News, both the police officer and the individual involved in the shooting were taken to the hospital. The arrested individual is in critical condition, while the officer’s condition has not been specified. The investigation into the incident has been assigned to the Special Investigations Unit, a civilian agency responsible for looking into serious cases involving police conduct. In the wake of the shooting, the Sons of Jacob synagogue community announced that they would cancel their planned Yom Kippur celebrations. Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, a time for reflection, repentance, and prayer. The decision to cancel the event underscores the impact of the incident on the local Jewish community and highlights concerns over safety and security during religious gatherings.