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During a devastating development, a individuals killed at the Manchester synagogue assault appears to have been fatally wounded by law enforcement personnel.

Official Statement Reveals Gunshot Wound

The senior officer from the local force announced that a forensic expert has initially concluded the man died of a bullet injury.

“We sought guidance overnight from the Home Office pathologist before full postmortem examinations set to occur later today. The expert has advised that he has provisionally determined one of the deceased victims likely sustained a injury matching a gunshot injury.”

Attacker Information

The suspect, Jihad al-Shamie, did not have a gun, and the only shots fired were by the police officers on site.

Authorities think the deceased was among those positioned at the entrance seeking to prevent the assailant from entering the building.

Outcome of Intervention

“Thus, it appears pending additional analysis, the wound may sadly have been sustained as a tragic and unforeseen consequence of the urgently required action employed by my officers to halt this brutal assault.”

Names Released

The two victims killed in the attack during the synagogue incident located in Manchester on Thursday were identified as 53-year-old Adrian Daulby and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz.

These individuals were killed when a car was used to crash through the grounds of the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, before the attacker targeted attendees in a six-minute rampage that concluded after police with firearms shot at him twice, killing him at the door of the temple.

Additional Injuries

Three more people were seriously injured in the violent act on Yom Kippur, the most sacred occasion in the Jewish year.

The chief constable added, “We have also been advised that another injured person currently receiving treatment has also suffered a gunshot wound, which is fortunately non-fatal. It is believed both victims were close together behind the synagogue door, as worshippers acted bravely to stop the assailant from getting inside.”

Community Support

“We extend our condolences remain with the affected relatives, and the wider community, impacted by these events in the region and elsewhere. Trained personnel are providing support and assistance for all of those directly affected, including the courageous emergency teams.”

Attacker Profile

Police named the perpetrator as Shamie, 35, a UK national of Syrian descent.

Greater Manchester police reported that three other people – two male suspects and an older female – had been arrested “for alleged commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism”.

More details to follow ...