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SIU posts message about shooting at site of Belleville synagogue

By Paul Martin Sep 21, 2026 | 5:39 AM

The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has posted an initial message on their investigation into the shooting at the site of the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville on Sunday night.

One officer and one other person were injured after several shots rang out at Bleeker and Victoria Avenue around 7:10 pm.

The SIU has taken over the investigation.

More information is expected on Monday. Their inital post to X is included below.

X POST FROM SIU – The SIU has invoked its mandate after an exchange of gunfire near the Sons of Jacob synagogue in Belleville this evening. Early info: man in hospital in life threatening condition and @BLVLPolice officer injured by gunfire. Investigators en route to scene. More info to follow.