Mark Goldstone, the father-in-law of a man who narrowly avoided being at the synagogue during the attack, shared how fate played a role in his son-in-law's absence. The attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue has had a profound impact on the Jewish community, with speakers at a vigil including Rabbi Daniel Walker and local officials addressing the tragedy and rise in antisemitic abuse. The attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, was shot dead by police, resulting in the deaths of two Jewish men and injuries to others.