URGENT: Police Open Fire on Manchester Synagogue Attacker.

Breaking News: Police Open Fire on Manchester Synagogue Attacker Manchester police shot and killed 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, a Syrian-born UK citizen, after he launched a car and knife attack on Heaton Park synagogue on October 2. Al-Shamie was shot multiple times by police after running aggressively towards them while carrying a knife and wearing what appeared to be a suicide belt. Two men, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, were killed in the attack, while three others were hospitalized. An inquest into Al-Shamie's death has been opened and adjourned at Manchester Coroner's Court. The attack began when Al-Shamie drove his Kia Picanto at security staff and the external gates of the synagogue. He was identified by fingerprints and secondary evidence, including his mobile phone and car. Police responded quickly to the attack, shooting Al-Shamie after he approached them with a knife. This incident highlights the swift response of law enforcement in the face of a potentially deadly threat. This is a developing story, and further information will be provided as it becomes available.