Suspect in synagogue shooting was former soldier, minister says

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Which outlets covered Suspect in synagogue shooting was former soldier, minister says?

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Who was Sean Ward?

Sean Ward was the suspect in a shooting outside the Sons of Jacob synagogue in Belleville, Ontario. He was a former soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces, serving for approximately five years before his release in June 2022. Ward died in a shootout with police following the incident.

What did the Defence Minister say about the suspect?

Defence Minister David McGuinty stated that it was "very concerning" that the suspect in the synagogue shooting, Sean Ward, was a former soldier. He acknowledged that while improvements have been made to military culture, there is always more work to be done.

Why was Sean Ward released from the military?

The Globe and Mail and Global News reported, citing anonymous sources, that Sean Ward was released from the Canadian Armed Forces for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. One source also indicated that Ward had voiced antisemitic conspiracies.