WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Aerial footage shows smoke and people running out of a West Bloomfield temple where a truck crashed into the building and shots were fired, police said.
The crash happened early Thursday afternoon, March 12, 2026, at Temple Israel on Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township.
Police believe a truck intentionally crashed into the building and then caught fire.
Sky 4 captured video of the smoke and people running out of the temple. You can video the aerial footage at the top of this page.
UPDATE: Suspect killed after crash, shooting at West Bloomfield temple, source says
Schools on lockdown
Schools in the area are on lockdown.
“We have been alerted by the West Bloomfield Police Department of a police situation in the community,” the West Bloomfield School District said in a statement.
Police response
Local 4 has confirmed officers from Plymouth, Bloomfield Hills, Farmington Hills, Michigan State Police, and several ambulances are at the temple.
Police are also at other places of worship in the area, they confirmed.