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Explained: Suspect in Yom Kippur shooting outside Ontario synagogue dies from his injuries

Compiled Sep 22

Suspect in Yom Kippur shooting outside Ontario synagogue dies from his injuries
Suspect in Yom Kippur shooting outside Ontario synagogue dies from his injuries · Photo: The Associated Press

Sean Ward, 29, of Quinte West was suspected of opening fire on a police officer outside the Sons of Jacob synagogue in Ontario

SIU (Special Investigations Unit)
An independent civilian agency in Ontario that investigates incidents involving police, including shootings
Yom Kippur
The holiest day on the Jewish calendar, a day of atonement and fasting
corporal
A military rank, here referring to Ward's rank when he left the Canadian Armed Forces

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