🔗 Share this article Manchester Synagogue Incident: One Victim Was Likely Fired Upon by Officers During a tragic turn of events, one of the individuals lost during the Manchester synagogue attack appears to have been fatally wounded by law enforcement personnel. Police Announcement Confirms Gunshot Wound 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 before detailed autopsies set to occur this afternoon. The expert has advised that preliminary findings show one of the deceased victims likely sustained a wound consistent with a gunshot injury.” Suspect Details The assailant, Jihad al-Shamie, was not carrying a gun, and all discharged rounds came from the police officers at the scene. It is believed the victim was part of the group behind the synagogue door seeking to prevent the assailant from entering the building. Outcome of Intervention “It follows therefore pending additional analysis, this injury may sadly have been sustained as a unintended and heartbreaking result of the necessary rapid response employed by our personnel to bring this vicious attack to an end.” Names Released The two victims who lost their lives at Heaton Park synagogue in north Manchester on Thursday had been named as 53-year-old Adrian Daulby and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz. The men were killed when a car was used to ram into the property of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, before the attacker targeted attendees in a six-minute rampage that concluded after police with firearms shot at him twice, ending his life at the door of the temple. Further Harm Three others were seriously injured in the violent act on the Day of Atonement, the most sacred occasion in the Jewish calendar. The chief constable added, “Medical professionals have informed us that one of the three victims now hospitalized sustained a gunshot wound, which is fortunately non-fatal. Officials think both victims were near each other at the entrance, as attendees showed courage to stop the assailant from gaining entry.” Community Support “We extend our condolences remain with the affected relatives, and the wider community, touched by this incident in the region and elsewhere. Specialist officers are providing support and assistance for everyone involved, including the courageous emergency teams.” Attacker Profile Authorities identified the attacker as Shamie, thirty-five, a UK national of Syrian descent. Local law enforcement said that three additional individuals – two men in their 30s and an older female – had been arrested “on suspicion of involvement in planning of terrorist activities”. Additional information forthcoming ...