Gunfire erupted in east end Belleville Sunday about 7 p.m. with close to two dozens shots fired between at least two suspects and Belleville Police near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on Victoria Ave.
The intersection of Victoria and Bleecker Ave has been cordoned off by police. The public is being asked to avoid the area.
Multiple police cruisers, including the tactical unit, and ambulances remain on seen. One ambulance left the scene headed for Belleville General Hospital.
Members of the Belleville Police Service tactical unit arrived on seen around 7:30 p.m. A BPS armoured truck also attended, parking at the intersection of Bleecker and Victoria Avenues.
Silouettes of tactical officers sweeping the interrior of the Synagogue could be seen from the street.
A police drone could also be seen scanning overhead throughout Old East Hill.
Neighbours said they heard what sounded like gunshots ring out at the Synagogue about 7 p.m.
One woman, who lives adjacent the Synagogue said she was scared.
Other bystanders said they thought fireworks were going off even though there was still daylight.
Several people say they heard anywhere from 20 to 22 handgun, shotgun, and rifle shots ring out.
This story will be updated when more information from police is available.