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Police officers and firefighters at the scene where a truck was rammed into Temple Israel, a synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Mich., March 12, 2026. A driver rammed a truck into a synagogue outside of Detroit on Thursday, the authorities said, exchanging gunfire with security guards and dying in the attack that raised further alarm at a time of rising antisemitism in America.<\/p>\n
SARAH RICE<\/p>\n
The New York Times<\/p>\n
Law enforcement agencies around the Sacramento region said Thursday they increased patrols around places of worship after a man rammed a vehicle into a Michigan synagogue earlier in the day in what the FBI called a \u201ctargeted act of violence against the Jewish community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Authorities across the capital region said there were no known threats to Sacramento-area religious sites but said officers were increasing patrols around churches, synagogues, mosques and other institutions out of caution.<\/p>\n
Officials also said they were closely monitoring national and international developments, including the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran.<\/p>\n
Michigan attack<\/p>\n
The latest incident to grab national headlines occurred Thursday afternoon at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, about 25 miles northwest of Detroit. Authorities said a man drove a vehicle through the synagogue\u2019s doors<\/a> and down a hallway before being confronted by security guards who opened fire.<\/p>\n The suspect was later found dead inside the vehicle after it caught fire, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.<\/p>\n Authorities said the vehicle ignited inside the building, temporarily engulfing parts of the synagogue in flames. Law enforcement officials also said what appeared to be a large quantity of explosives was discovered in the vehicle. One security guard was struck by the vehicle and taken to a hospital but is expected to recover. Bouchard said at least 30 responding officers from multiple agencies were treated for smoke inhalation.<\/p>\n The synagogue houses a preschool and family center, but officials said all 140 students and staff members were accounted for and safe, according to CNN and other media reports.<\/p>\n The FBI said the investigation remained ongoing Thursday evening and described the incident as a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. Authorities said the motive remains under investigation.<\/p>\n Sacramento-area police, sheriff\u2019s deputies boost patrols<\/p>\n Following the attack, Sacramento law enforcement agencies said they were increasing patrols around places of worship.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are aware of recent incidents targeting places of worship across the country affecting congregations of all faiths,\u201d Sacramento County Sheriff\u2019s Office spokesperson Sgt. Ed Igoe said in a statement. \u201cOut of an abundance of caution, we are increasing patrols around churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious sites in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n Igoe said the Sheriff\u2019s Office has also reached out to religious leaders and remains in communication with them.<\/p>\n The Sacramento Police Department also said officers were monitoring developments and increasing patrols around places of worship.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are monitoring developing international and national events and remain in communication with our local, state and federal partners,\u201d Officer Allison Smith, a spokesperson for the agency, said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe do have additional patrols around these places of worship,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n Similar patrols were underway in other major California cities, including Los Angeles<\/a> and San Francisco<\/a>.<\/p>\n Capt. Zach Eaton, a spokesperson for the Lincoln Police Department, said his and other agencies across the region encouraged residents to remain alert and contact authorities if they see suspicious activity.<\/p>\n Residents should call 911 \u201cif they feel any need that their safety is in danger,\u201d Eaton said.<\/p>\n California taking \u2018posture of preparedness,\u2019 governor says<\/p>\n While authorities said there is no specific threat to the region, officials across California have also been monitoring broader security concerns tied to international tensions.<\/p>\n Authorities also said Thursday there were no credible threats to California linked to reports of a potential Iranian drone strike<\/a> along the West Coast.<\/p>\n Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper said the agency was aware of the report but that it was not considered credible.<\/p>\n Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that the Governor\u2019s Office of Emergency Services was continuing to coordinate with federal and local agencies<\/a> to monitor potential threats following the report by ABC News.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s all about a posture of preparedness for the worst-case scenario,\u201d Newsom said.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Sacramento Bee<\/p>\n
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