Manchester synagogue terror attack victim died after accidental police shooting

Chief constable Stephen Watson said the only shots fired outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall on Thursday were by armed police as terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie did not have a firearm

The police investigation continues at the scene near Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester (Peter Byrne/PA)

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 - 11:39

Josh Payne and Pat Hurst, PA

A person who died in the Manchester synagogue terror attack suffered a gunshot wound as armed officers attempted to shoot the killer, Greater Manchester Police said.

Greater Manchester Chief Constable Stephen Watson said the only shots fired outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall on Thursday were by armed police as terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie did not have a firearm.