BREAKING: Suspect Dead After Temple Israel Attack in West Bloomfield

March 12, 2026 ~ Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss the department’s response to an attack on a West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday afternoon.

March 12, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief, joins Ryan Ermanni to react to the Israel Temple attack in West Bloomfield, and the ongoing police efforts in the area.

March 12, 2026 ~ Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss the Israel Temple attack in West Bloomfield and reactions from the community.

March 12, 2026 ~ Rabbi Asher LoPatin, director of community relations of the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss the Israel Temple attack, and the growing concerns for the religious community as tensions continue to rise.

March 12, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, former special agent in charge of the FBI Detroit Division and current executive director of the Detroit Crime Commission, joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss the latest details coming out in regard to the Israel Temple attack in West Bloomfield.

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI ~ Law enforcement agencies remain on the scene of a violent incident at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, where a suspect rammed a vehicle into the front doors of the synagogue and exchanged gunfire with security personnel. Authorities confirm the suspect is dead. No congregants or children were injured, and all preschoolers and staff inside the building are safe.

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard says the suspect steered around security barriers before crashing into the building, causing a fire at the entrance. A security guard was struck by the suspect’s truck and briefly knocked unconscious but is expected to recover. Police are in the process of searching the vehicle for possible explosives.

The situation prompted an immediate, heavy response from local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Out of caution, Jewish organizations across the Detroit area were placed in lockdown or lockout protocols, though those restrictions have since been lifted for all facilities except Temple Israel, where the scene remains active as investigators complete their work.

Local and state leaders, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer, have expressed support for the Jewish community, calling the attack heartbreaking and emphasizing that all residents deserve the right to worship safely.

Stay tuned with WJR for more updates on the situation.