FBI trained Michigan Jewish temple's staff how to handle active shooters weeks before attack

The FBI's Detroit field office trained leadership and staff at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, in how to stop an active shooter in January, just weeks before a driver rammed his vehicle into the Jewish temple. 

The driver in Thursday's incident was found dead in his vehicle but was reportedly carrying a rifle in the car, according to the Daily Wire. No staff or children at the temple were injured but a security guard was hit by the vehicle and taken to a local hospital.

The FBI posted about the active shooter seminar Jan. 30, which was designed to help clergy and staff at the temple learn how to respond to an active shooter situation amid a rise in antisemitism. 

"FBI Detroit led an Active Shooter Attack Prevention and Preparedness training for the clergy and staff of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield," the field office posted on X. "The FBI course combines lessons learned from years of research and employs scenario-based exercises to help participants practice the decision-making process of the Run, Hide, Fight principles and take necessary actions for survival. We appreciate them for having us." 

The field office said it has also trained other organizations in the state who are trying to protect schools, houses of worship, medical facilities, government facilities and other public gathering sites and communities.

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said security at the temple was able to quickly evaluate Thursday's situation and engage the attacker and that "shots were fired."