Inquest opens into death of Manchester Synagogue terrorist

Inquest Opens into Death of Manchester Synagogue Terrorist

An inquest has been opened into the death of Jihad Al-Shamie, the terrorist who attacked the Manchester synagogue on October 2.

Al-Shamie, 35, a Syrian-born UK citizen from Prestwich, died from multiple gunshot wounds after aggressively approaching armed police while carrying a knife and wearing a suspected suicide belt.

The inquest, which was opened and adjourned at Manchester Coroner’s Court, will investigate the circumstances surrounding Al-Shamie's death.

No statement from authorities is available at this time.

Author's summary: Inquest into Manchester synagogue terrorist's death opens.

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