Michigan synagogue attacker died by suicide, FBI says

CBS News
March 13, 2026
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The Michigan synagogue attacker died by suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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The suspect in a Michigan synagogue attack died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the FBI announced at a news conference on Friday. The FBI's confirmation came through CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi's reporting. The suspect's suicide closes the immediate manhunt but leaves investigators to determine the motive behind the synagogue attack.

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The FBI announced the cause of death but investigators are still determining the motive.

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