Officer fended off Ontario synagogue gunman despite being shot multiple times, authorities say

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Constable Jeff Smith was shot multiple times, suffering life-threatening injuries, but continued to engage the synagogue gunman.
Constable Mike McCurdy arrived and assisted Smith in preventing the attacker from entering the Sons of Jacob Synagogue.
The shooter, identified as Sean Ward, was targeting the Jewish community in a hate-motivated attack.
The shooter possessed multiple firearms, ample ammunition, and gasoline, indicating the potential for a mass casualty event.
Constable Smith remains hospitalized with serious head trauma and fractures, but is making progress in his recovery.

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