# Belleville cop Jeff Smith released from hospital

> Belleville police officer Jeff Smith, who prevented a Jewish massacre, released from hospital after critical injuries.
- Title: Belleville cop Jeff Smith released from hospital | Shortify
- Summary: Belleville police officer Jeff Smith, who prevented a Jewish massacre, released from hospital after critical injuries.
- Keywords: belleville, jeff smith, sean ward, sons of jacob synagogue, yom kippur, belleville police service, cops, jewish community, shooting, hospital release, National Post
- Source: National Post — https://nationalpost.com/news/belleville-cop-jeff-smith-released-from-hospital
- Author: National Post Staff
- Published: 2026-10-30T17:19:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: belleville, jeff smith, sean ward, sons of jacob synagogue, yom kippur, belleville police service, cops, jewish community, shooting, hospital release, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Belleville police officer Jeff Smith, a 13-year veteran, was released from hospital after preventing a Jewish synagogue shooting on Sept 20, 2026.