Police and emergency teams rushed to a synagogue in Michigan on Thursday after reports of an active shooter situation, prompting a large law enforcement response and safety alerts across nearby schools and religious institutions.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said authorities are responding to an “active shooter situation” at Temple Israel on Thursday afternoon.
The synagogue is located on Walnut Lake Road near the intersection of Walnut Lake and Drake roads in West Bloomfield Township. According to its website, Temple Israel is the largest Reform synagogue in the United States.
Police departments from several agencies quickly responded to the scene. Officers from the West Bloomfield Police Department, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the Michigan State Police are currently at the location. Emergency personnel are working to clear the building and secure the area.
So far, officials say there have been no reports of injuries and authorities have not released any additional details about the situation.
