Media Release for Monday, September 21, 2026

The events of Sunday, September 20, 2026, at a Belleville synagogue are difficult to hear, process and quite frankly, angering.  While the details of the incident have not been widely made available, we want our community to know that we are aware that these events can be concerning and cut at our sense of safety.

“I have had a conversation with the Chief in Belleville to offer our support and of course relay our best wishes to their injured officer. I have also had conversations with the President of the Beth Israel Synagogue in our City to discuss the situation and local impacts. As a Service we are being vigilant and there will be heightened police presence at the synagogue here in Peterborough throughout the day,” said Stuart Betts, Chief of Police, Peterborough.  

Our thoughts are with the officer who was shot during this incident while ensuring the safety of others in their community.  We wish them a full and speed recovery surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
876@peterboroughpolice.ca
705-876-1122 x217