Belleville Police Investigate Anti-Semitic Flyers Less Than 2 Weeks After Synagogue Shooting

The Belleville Police Service said it is investigating anti-Semitic flyers that were distributed in the city less than two weeks after a gunman was killed and a police officer injured outside a local synagogue. The police said in an Oct. 1 press release that the flyers had been distributed in the city’s east end, where the Sons of Jacob synagogue is located.

Belleville Police Investigate Anti-Semitic Flyers Less Than 2 Weeks After Synagogue Shooting

TL;DR

  • Belleville Police are investigating anti-Semitic flyers distributed in the city's east end.
  • The flyers were found less than two weeks after a gunman was killed and an officer injured outside the Sons of Jacob synagogue.
  • Police are actively seeking information and video evidence.
  • Authorities emphasize that hate has no place in Belleville and are working with community leaders.