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In a devastating development, a victims killed at the Heaton Park synagogue assault appears to have been shot dead by armed police officers.

Official Statement Reveals Firearm Injury

The senior officer from the local force stated that the Home Office pathologist has provisionally determined the victim died of a bullet injury.

“We sought guidance overnight from the Home Office pathologist ahead of full postmortem examinations scheduled for later today. The expert has advised that he has provisionally determined a victim likely sustained a injury consistent with a firearm wound.”

Suspect Details

The assailant, a 35-year-old individual, did not have a gun, and all discharged rounds were by authorized firearms personnel on site.

It is believed the victim was among those positioned at the entrance seeking to prevent the attacker from entering the building.

Outcome of Intervention

“It follows therefore that subject to additional analysis, this injury was unfortunately incurred as a tragic and unforeseen consequence of the necessary rapid response taken by our personnel to bring this vicious attack to an end.”

Victims Identified

Both individuals killed in the attack at Heaton Park synagogue in north Manchester on Thursday had been named as 53-year-old Adrian Daulby and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz.

These individuals lost their lives when a car was used to crash through the property of the local Jewish place of worship, then stabbed worshippers in a brief violent spree that ended only when police with firearms fired upon him, ending his life near the synagogue entrance.

Further Harm

Three more people sustained major injuries in the violent act on the Day of Atonement, the most sacred occasion in the Jewish year.

The chief constable added, “Medical professionals have informed us that another injured person currently receiving treatment sustained a gunshot wound, which is fortunately non-fatal. Officials think the two individuals were near each other at the entrance, as worshippers acted bravely to prevent the attacker from getting inside.”

Ongoing Assistance

“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the affected relatives, and broader public, touched by this incident across Greater Manchester and beyond. Trained personnel are providing support and assistance for everyone involved, including our brave first responders.”

Attacker Profile

Authorities identified the attacker as the individual, 35, a British citizen of Syrian origin.

Greater Manchester police reported that three additional individuals – two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s – had been arrested “for alleged involvement in planning of terrorist activities”.

More details to follow ...