FBI Director Kash Patel says agents are at the scene of what appears to be a vehicle-ramming attack and an active shooter situation at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
FBI personnel are on the scene with partners in Michigan and responding to the apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation out of Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. @FBIDetroit
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) March 12, 2026
Local media outlet WXYZ reports that the incident at Temple Israel Synagogue occurred around 12:30 p.m. local time. The synagogue is located off Walnut Lake Road near Drake Road in West Bloomfield.
BREAKING: Car crashes into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, in what police are calling an “active situation.”
According to local reports, a vehicle crashed into the Jewish synagogue before shots were fired.
Oakland County deputies say an individual purposely drove… pic.twitter.com/ys3RvVRnkP
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 12, 2026
The Jewish Federation of Detroit said it is aware of a “security incident” at Temple Israel.
Here’s the statement:
“We are aware of a security incident at Temple Israel. We are advising all Jewish organizations to go into lockout protocol – nobody in or out of your building. More information to follow.”
Statement from Michigan State Police:
“We are asking community members to stay away from the area to allow for a police response. Troopers are also increasing patrols at other places of worship in the district.”
The attack comes as U.S. terrorism fears run high amid 12 days of U.S.-Israeli bombing in Iran.
*Developing…
Tyler Durden
Thu, 03/12/2026 – 14:00
