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Who is Ayman Mohamad Ghazali? Lebanese-born American accused in Jewish synagogue attack
- The suspect in the Michigan synagogue attack has been identified as 41-year-old Lebanese-born Ayman Mohamad Ghazali.
- Ghazali allegedly rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel and exchanged gunfire with armed security, who shot and killed him.
- The attack prompted a major law enforcement response and hospital treatment for first responders.
- Ghazali entered the United States about 15 years ago as the spouse of a U.S. citizen and became naturalized in 2016.
- Officials cited Ghazali's claimed family losses in Lebanon as possible context for the attack.
- DHS confirmed Ghazali's identity to Fox News as part of the ongoing investigation.
- Authorities described Ghazali as a resident of Dearborn Heights at the time of the attack.
- The incident occurred at Temple Israel, a large Reform Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield Township.
- Ghazali died at the scene after the confrontation with security forces.
- Investigators are examining Ghazali’s U.S. entry and visa history as part of the investigation.
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