Belleville, Ont., shooting suspect tried using antisemitic gamer handle, friends says

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WARNING — this story contains antisemitic language. A childhood friend of Belleville, Ont., shooting suspect Sean Ward says his behaviour changed sharply in the weeks before the shooting incident near the Sons of Jacob synagogue, including expressing anti-immigrant views and trying to use an antisemitic online gaming handle. The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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