From the Liveblog of
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Michigan police confirm ‘active shooting’ at Detroit-area synagogue
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLuke Tress is The Times of Israel's New York correspondent.
The Michigan State Police confirm an “active shooting incident” at Temple Israel, in West Bloomfield, near Detroit.
“We are asking for community members to stay away from the area to allow for police response,” police say in a statement. “Troopers are also increasing patrols at other places of worship in the district.”
There is no immediate information on casualties.
BREAKING: A vehicle deliberately crashed into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Smoke can be seen coming from the building. Shots were fired following the impact, and the vehicle subsequently caught fire. Officials have described the incident as… pic.twitter.com/a0ip5JhisS
— World Source News (@Worldsource24) March 12, 2026
The Times of Israel Community.