An active shooter opened fire on a Michigan synagogue after reportedly crashing a car into the building. 

The Michigan State Police confirmed that they are responding to Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township to an active shooter. 

WDIV reported that the shooter smashed a truck into the synagogue before letting off shots inside.

Images obtained by the outlet show a large police presence on the scene with smoke coming out of windows and a vent on the roof.

Scores of police vehicles have responded to the scene from state police and neighboring offices, as seen in video captured by WDIV.

The synagogue is a reform Jewish place of worship that has a preschool attached to it. It has one of the largest congregations in the country and was open at the time.

One woman who spoke WDIV named Lisa said that the preschool was in use at the time.

She told the outlet: ‘I’m scared to death for my friends, I’ve never seen anything like this. My first thought was the children.

Officers responded to the synagogue, seen here, on Thursday with smoke seen coming out of the roof and a side door 

Dozens of police cars are seen here on the scene 

The synagogue is a reform Jewish place of worship that has a preschool attached to it

‘Parents are grandparents are coming and they’re scared to death for their children. This is senseless, this is not okay.’

As she spoke several adults could be seen embracing one another in tears as they stood in front of a police line. 

State Police said: ‘The Michigan State Police is aware of an active shooting incident that is ongoing in West Bloomfield. 

‘We are asking for community members to stay away from the area to allow for police response. Troopers are also increasing patrols at other places of worship in the district.’

West Bloomfield School District said: ‘We have been alerted by the West Bloomfield Police Department of a police situation in the community.’

The Jewish Federation of Detroit said: ‘We are aware of an active security incident at Temple Israel. Law enforcement are responding. 

‘Our Jewish agencies are currently in precautionary lockdown We ask community members to stay away from the area at this time.’

This is a breaking news story.