Wife of Officer Wounded After Belleville Synagogue Attack Says He Has Long Recovery Ahead

Const. Jeff Smith, a 13-year veteran of the Belleville Police Service, was shot during an altercation outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on Sept. 20. The incident occurred while worshippers were observing Yom Kippur, and the suspect, Sean Ward, arrived armed with a shotgun. His wife, Ashley Smith, described the day as the “scariest and darkest day of our lives” and is providing updates on his recovery.

• Const. Jeff Smith was shot on Sept. 20 near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ont.
• The incident occurred during Yom Kippur services.
• The suspect, Sean Ward, was armed with a shotgun.
• Const. Smith’s wife, Ashley Smith, described the event and provided an update on his recovery.