Manchester Attacker Kills Two Jews on Yom Kippur Before Police Shoot Him Dead

On 2 October, during Yom Kippur, Jihad Al‑Shamie—a 35‑year‑old Syrian‑born UK citizen—attacked the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester.

“Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad Al-Shamie died from multiple police gunshot wounds The Manchester synagogue attacker was repeatedly shot after running "aggressively" towards armed police while carrying a knife and wearing what appeared to be a suicide belt, an inquest has heard”

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He used his car to ram barriers and people before attempting to storm the building while carrying a knife and wearing what was later found to be a fake explosive device.

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Armed police fired several rounds after he aggressively approached them.

An inquest provisionally found he died from multiple gunshot wounds, with identification confirmed via fingerprints and related evidence.

Coverage differs on phrasing and some specifics: outlets variously describe the device as a “fake suicide belt” or “fake explosive device.”

Local reporting specifies the date as 2 October 2025 while others simply note 2 October on Yom Kippur.

Two worshippers were killed in the attack: 66‑year‑old Melvin Cravitz, who was stabbed multiple times, and 53‑year‑old Adrian Daulby, who was shot by police as he held the synagogue doors shut to keep the attacker out.

Local and tabloid outlets add granular details—one police bullet passed through the synagogue door and fatally wounded Daulby.

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The Mirror reports he was killed by a single gunshot to the chest at 10:15 a.m., while Cravitz was pronounced dead at 10:45 a.m.

Additional casualties included three injured people—security guard Bernard Agyemang, worshipper Andrew Franks (stabbed while on security duty), and Yoni Finlay (accidentally shot by police inside)—all later discharged from hospital.

Authorities opened and then adjourned inquests related to the deaths.

“ByJAMES TOZER, NORTHERN CORRESPONDENT Published:11:22 GMT, 31 October 2025|Updated:11:47 GMT, 31 October 2025 Synagogue attacker Jihad Al-Shamie died of multiple gunshot wounds after launching his deadly terror attack on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, an inquest heard today”

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For the attacker, the coroner provisionally concluded he died from gunshot wounds, with his identity confirmed via fingerprints and investigations linked to his family, vehicle, and phone.

The proceedings were brief, with family attending by video link, and agencies including police, fire and rescue, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), and Counter Terrorism Policing North West present.

Separate inquests for the victims were opened and adjourned to February 19 for further review.

Police tactics and oversight are described with varying granularity.

Several outlets say armed officers fired multiple rounds after Al-Shamie advanced with a knife and a fake explosive device.

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The Daily Mail adds that Operation Plato—the national response to marauding terrorist attacks—was declared.

Regarding oversight, Coast FM reports the IOPC found no misconduct in the police response.

The Mirror also notes the coroner delayed formally declaring Daulby dead until late afternoon due to concerns he might have had explosives on him.

This delay reflects the extreme caution around the scene.

Community and memorial perspectives also vary.

“Synagogue attackerJihad Al-Shamiedied from multiple gunshot wounds after he ran "aggressively" towards armed police, an inquest has heard”

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The Mirror carries a pastoral tribute from Rabbi Daniel Walker, who remembered the victims as “kind, dignified, and well-loved” members of the community.

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Local coverage labeled Daulby a “quiet hero,” while mainstream outlets generally stay clinical, focusing on the attack mechanics and inquest findings.

The Daily Mail, meanwhile, adds that three injured people—including a worshipper accidentally shot by police inside—were later discharged, offering a note of medical outcome absent elsewhere.