Crime
Suspect killed after shooting at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township
Authorities say the suspect in a shooting incident at a synagogue in the Detroit metropolitan area is believed to be dead, following a major emergency response Thursday at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
According to early reports from law enforcement sources, no injuries have been reported at this time other than the suspected shooter, who is believed to have died following the incident.
The situation began Thursday afternoon when authorities received reports of an active shooter near Temple Israel, a Reform Jewish synagogue located on Walnut Lake Road.
Initial information indicated that a vehicle crashed into the synagogue building, sparking a fire and producing visible smoke at the scene.
Witnesses also reported gunfire shortly after the crash, prompting an immediate and large-scale response from law enforcement agencies across the region.
Emergency alerts issued by the Farmington Hills Police Department warned of an active shooter situation, while the West Bloomfield Police Department confirmed that officers were responding to the scene.
Authorities quickly established a security perimeter around the synagogue and urged residents to avoid the area and shelter in place while officers worked to secure the location.
In a statement, the Jewish Federation of Detroit confirmed that an active security incident was underway at Temple Israel and said Jewish community organizations across the region were placed on precautionary lockdown.
Officials also advised that nearby schools and houses of worship shelter in place as a precaution while the incident was being addressed.
A large multi-agency law enforcement response was deployed to the scene, with assistance from several departments.
Authorities said the suspect was located deceased, bringing the immediate threat to an end. Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, the reported gunfire, and the events leading up to the incident.
Officials are asking the public to continue avoiding the area as investigators process the scene.
The incident remains under investigation, and authorities say additional details will be released as they become available.
Crime
19-Year-Old Peyton Patterson Killed in WSSU Homecoming Shooting; Ziyaire Spinks Charged With Murder
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A 19-year-old man was killed and a 22-year-old woman was injured in a shooting on the Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) campus during homecoming weekend, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
The fatal shooting occurred Saturday night, November 7, 2026, in the 600 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on the university campus.
Police said officers responded at approximately 9:46 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. Officers who were already in the area reportedly heard the shots and immediately moved toward the scene.
Upon arrival, officers found Peyton Izaia Patterson, 19, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers began performing lifesaving measures before emergency medical services personnel arrived and continued treatment. Despite those efforts, Patterson succumbed to his injuries.
His next of kin has been notified.
A second victim, identified as Alyssa Janae Ellerbee, 22, was also found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital, where she received treatment and was later released.
As the investigation progressed, authorities identified Ziyaire Antonyo Spinks, 20, as a suspect. He was charged with:
- General Murder
- Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury (ADWIKISI)
- Felony Possession of a Firearm on Educational Property
Police said Spinks was being held without bond at the time of the announcement.
A second man was also reported to be in custody. However, authorities have not publicly released his name or provided details about any charges against him.
The police department said it would not release a photograph of Spinks because the investigation remains ongoing.
The Winston-Salem Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division has taken over the investigation and continues to examine the circumstances surrounding Patterson’s death and the shooting.
Detectives have determined that the incident was isolated, according to police. Authorities have not released additional information about what led to the gunfire or the circumstances immediately preceding the shooting.
Police said further confirmed information would be released as it becomes available.
The investigation remains active.