(JEWISH GROUP) Temple Israel guard, DANNY PHILLIPS, injured in attack was longtime police officer

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During a Shabbat observance Friday, leaders of Temple Israel identified the injured man as Danny Phillips. Phillips is Temple Israel's director of security, according to the temple's website.
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The man injured in an attack Thursday on a Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield Township was a longtime police veteran with extensive experience in stopping active shooters, according to the temple.

During a Shabbat observance Friday, leaders of Temple Israel identified the injured man as Danny Phillips. Phillips is Temple Israel's director of security, according to the temple's website.

Authorities said a guard at the temple, now identified as Phillips, was hurt Thursday when Ayman Ghazali, 41, of Dearborn Heights slammed his Ford F-150 through the front doors of Temple Israel on Walnut Lake Road and engaged in gunfire with the synagogue's security team.

Phillips was hospitalized following the attack, authorities said.

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I am sure we will see lots of things about HIS bravery in the coming days.



THANK YOU, DANNY PHILLIPS!

[sheshe2]

1. Danny Phillips is a very brave man.

Thank you for that, you saved a lot of lives.

[truddy777]

2. heavy to read

This is such a heavy story to read. It's fortunate that the security team was prepared, but it's still frustrating that community spaces have to deal with this kind of violence at all. Stories like this really highlight why having experienced people in these roles is so important for safety.