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Haunting Final Words Of Manchester Terror Attack Suspect Revealed
The haunting final words of the Manchester terror attack suspect have been revealed.
The Yom Kippur services at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Crumpsall, Manchester, were shattered on Thursday when a terrorist launched a deadly attack on worshippers.
The suspect, later identified as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, drove his car into people gathered outside before stabbing victims in a frenzied assault.
Armed police responded within minutes, shooting him dead at the synagogue gates.
Two men, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, were killed during the attack, while several others were injured.
Greater Manchester Police later confirmed that one of the victims had been fatally struck by police gunfire in the chaos of trying to stop the attacker.
Three more remain in the hospital, one also with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
The incident unfolded on Judaism’s holiest day, amplifying the shock and grief felt by Manchester’s Jewish community.
Rabbi Daniel Walker, who was leading prayers at the time, described the assault to MailOnline as a ‘desecration’ that had ‘changed us all forever.’
He praised the bravery of worshippers and security volunteers who physically held the synagogue doors shut, preventing the attacker from entering the packed prayer hall.
Tributes have poured in for the two men who died.
Mr Daulby was described by friends as a gentle nature-lover who had been battling ill health but still chose to help defend his synagogue.
Mr Cravitz, remembered as a ‘jolly’ and much-loved member of the community, had previously overcome serious heart problems and was known for his generosity and warmth. Both men, said Rabbi Walker, gave their lives protecting others.
As police investigations continue, with several people arrested on suspicion of planning terrorism, questions remain about Al-Shamie’s background and what motivated the assault.
Officials confirmed he had not been known to counter-terror services and was wearing a fake suicide vest when he was killed.
His family has publicly condemned the attack as ‘heinous’ and said they are in shock.
But the most haunting detail came in Rabbi Walker’s testimony of what he heard as the terrorist tried to force his way inside.
Al-Shamie repeatedly banged at the doors, knife in hand, and shouted his final threats.
“I’m gonna get you,” he screamed, moments before armed officers ended his life.
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