WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Multiple law enforcement agencies are responding to reports of an active shooter at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield after a vehicle reportedly crashed into the synagogue.
The reports came in just after 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. People are asked to avoid the area.
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The Jewish Federation of Detroit urged all Jewish organizations nationwide to immediately implement lockout protocol, which means no one can go in or out of the buildings.
🚨 JUST IN: School was NOT in session at the Michigan synagogue when an assailant rammed their vehicle and opened fire
Thankfully, that would mean way fewer children were present 🙏🏻
Still no word on casualties.pic.twitter.com/dJLc8zb5K3
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 12, 2026
There are reports of smoke inside the temple as well.
BREAKING – you can see the smoke from Temple Israel as well. This is very active.
Sources say a truck crashed into the building and shots were fired.
We do not know of injures at this time. pic.twitter.com/LzOEgF797f— Chuck Jackson (@NewsDeskChuck) March 12, 2026
According to its website, Temple Israel is the largest Reform synagogue in the United States.
Developing….
