U.K. Officers Killed Victim in Synagogue Attack by Accident, Police Believe

LONDON—One of those killed and one injured in Thursday’s terrorist attack in Manchester were hit by gunfire from police who were trying to stop the attacker from entering a crowded synagogue, police said Friday.

“One of the deceased victims would appear to have suffered a wound consistent with a gunshot injury,” the Greater Manchester Police said. “It is currently believed that the suspect, Jihad Al Shamie, was not in possession of a firearm and the only shots fired were from GMP’s Authorised Firearms Officers.”