🔗 Share this article Manchester Synagogue Incident: One Victim Was Likely Fired Upon by Police During a tragic turn of events, a victims lost at the Heaton Park synagogue assault appears to have been fatally wounded by law enforcement personnel. Official Statement Reveals Gunshot Wound The senior officer of Greater Manchester Police stated that a forensic expert has provisionally determined the man died of a bullet injury. “We sought guidance overnight from the Home Office pathologist before detailed autopsies scheduled for later today. The expert indicated that preliminary findings show a victim likely sustained a injury consistent with a firearm wound.” Attacker Information The suspect, Jihad al-Shamie, did not have a firearm, and the only shots fired were by authorized firearms personnel on site. Authorities think the deceased was part of the group positioned at the entrance seeking to prevent the assailant from gaining entry. Outcome of Intervention “It follows therefore that subject to further forensic examination, this injury was unfortunately incurred as a tragic and unforeseen consequence of the urgently required action taken by our personnel to bring this vicious attack to an end.” Names Released The two victims who lost their lives at Heaton Park synagogue located in Manchester on Thursday had been named as Adrian Daulby, aged 53 and Melvin Cravitz, 66 years old. These individuals lost their lives when a car was used to crash through the grounds of the local Jewish place of worship, then stabbed worshippers in a six-minute rampage that ended only when police with firearms fired upon him, ending his life at the door of the temple. Further Harm Three others sustained major injuries in the attack on the Day of Atonement, the holiest day in the Jewish year. 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. It is believed both victims were near each other behind the synagogue door, as worshippers acted bravely to stop the assailant from gaining entry.” Community Support “We extend our condolences remain with the affected relatives, and the wider community, touched by these events in the region and elsewhere. Specialist officers are offering aid and care for all of those directly affected, including our brave first responders.” Suspect Background Authorities identified the perpetrator as Shamie, thirty-five, a UK national of Syrian descent. Greater Manchester police reported that three additional individuals – two male suspects and an older female – had been arrested “for alleged involvement in planning of acts of terrorism”. Additional information forthcoming ...