Anti-Terror Response to Jihad Al-Shamie Reveals Manchester Synagogue Victim Was Tragically Shot
Crumpsall, Manchester – One of the two men killed during Thursday’s terror attack at a Manchester synagogue was likely shot by police officers responding to the rampage, authorities have tragically revealed. The devastating admission came as the family of the attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, issued a statement expressing their, "deep shock and sorrow", and strongly condemning his, "heinous act".
The two victims of the attack, which took place on the holy day of Yom Kippur, have been named as Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, both members of Manchester's Jewish community.
In a statement on Friday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that an initial examination by a Home Office pathologist indicated one of the deceased victims appeared to have, "a wound consistent with a gunshot injury".
The force confirmed that the attacker, Al-Shamie, was not believed to be armed with a gun, and the only shots fired were from Authorised Firearms Officers. A second worshipper, who is recovering in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, was also hit by police gunfire.
GMP said it is believed both victims were positioned behind the synagogue door, bravely trying to barricade it as Al-Shamie attempted to force his way inside.
"It follows therefore, that subject to further forensic examination, this injury may sadly have been sustained as a tragic and unforeseen consequence of the urgently required action taken by my officers to bring this vicious attack to an end", the GMP statement read. "Our thoughts and prayers remain with all of the families, and the wider community, impacted by this incident".
The tragic news unfolded as the family of the 35-year-old Syrian-born attacker released a powerful statement distancing themselves from his actions.
"The news from Manchester regarding the terrorist attack targeting a Jewish synagogue has been a profound shock to us", the family said on social media. "The Al-Shami family in the UK and abroad strongly condemns this heinous act, which targeted peaceful, innocent civilians".
They continued: "We fully distance ourselves from this attack and express our deep shock and sorrow over what has happened. Our hearts and thoughts are with the victims and their families, and we pray for their strength and comfort".
The attack began when Al-Shamie rammed his Kia Picanto into a crowd of worshippers outside the Heaton Park Synagogue. He then exited the vehicle and began a knife attack before being shot dead by armed police just seven minutes after the assault began. At the time, he was wearing a fake explosive suicide belt.
Al-Shamie is understood to have been granted British citizenship in 2006 at the age of 16. The police investigation into the attack is ongoing, with officers arresting two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s on suspicion of planning a terrorist act.
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| It is believed that Al-Shamie was a father as he is pictured holding a child. |
The two victims of the attack, which took place on the holy day of Yom Kippur, have been named as Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, both members of Manchester's Jewish community.
In a statement on Friday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that an initial examination by a Home Office pathologist indicated one of the deceased victims appeared to have, "a wound consistent with a gunshot injury".
The force confirmed that the attacker, Al-Shamie, was not believed to be armed with a gun, and the only shots fired were from Authorised Firearms Officers. A second worshipper, who is recovering in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, was also hit by police gunfire.
GMP said it is believed both victims were positioned behind the synagogue door, bravely trying to barricade it as Al-Shamie attempted to force his way inside.
"It follows therefore, that subject to further forensic examination, this injury may sadly have been sustained as a tragic and unforeseen consequence of the urgently required action taken by my officers to bring this vicious attack to an end", the GMP statement read. "Our thoughts and prayers remain with all of the families, and the wider community, impacted by this incident".
The tragic news unfolded as the family of the 35-year-old Syrian-born attacker released a powerful statement distancing themselves from his actions.
"The news from Manchester regarding the terrorist attack targeting a Jewish synagogue has been a profound shock to us", the family said on social media. "The Al-Shami family in the UK and abroad strongly condemns this heinous act, which targeted peaceful, innocent civilians".
They continued: "We fully distance ourselves from this attack and express our deep shock and sorrow over what has happened. Our hearts and thoughts are with the victims and their families, and we pray for their strength and comfort".
The attack began when Al-Shamie rammed his Kia Picanto into a crowd of worshippers outside the Heaton Park Synagogue. He then exited the vehicle and began a knife attack before being shot dead by armed police just seven minutes after the assault began. At the time, he was wearing a fake explosive suicide belt.
Al-Shamie is understood to have been granted British citizenship in 2006 at the age of 16. The police investigation into the attack is ongoing, with officers arresting two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s on suspicion of planning a terrorist act.
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