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Belleville cop Jeff Smith released from hospital
Belleville police officer Jeff Smith, who prevented a Jewish massacre, released from hospital after critical injuries.
In brief
Belleville police officer Jeff Smith, who prevented a Jewish massacre, released from hospital after critical injuries. Belleville police officer Jeff Smith, a 13-year veteran, was released from hospital after preventing a Jewish synagogue shooting on Sept 20, 2026. Originally reported by National Post.
Jeff Smith released from hospital
Constable Jeff Smith has been released from the hospital and is recovering well at home.
Smith prevented Jewish synagogue shooting
Smith, a 13-year veteran of the Belleville police force, was stationed outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue during a Yom Kippur service on Sept 20, 2026.
Shooting incident details
29-year-old Sean Ward opened fire at Smith and his colleague Const. Michael McCurdy, yelling 'you are going to die for the Jews'.
“you are going to die for the Jews”
Ward died in hospital
Ward sustained injuries and died a day after the shooting.
Smith's critical injuries
Smith sustained critical injuries after being shot in the head and body.
Community support for Smith
Fundraising campaigns raised $969,110 for Smith and $58,400 for McCurdy, with thousands of Canadians expressing support.
The short version
Belleville police officer Jeff Smith, a 13-year veteran, was released from hospital after preventing a Jewish synagogue shooting on Sept 20, 2026.
