Man shot dead in Bat Yam in suspected mob hit
27-year-old was the bodyguard of a known criminal figure; police place gag order on details of investigation
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Police and medical personnel at the scene of a driveby shooting in the coastal town of Bat Yam, February 27, 2017. (Moti Karelitz/FLASH90)
A 27-year-old man was shot dead Monday in the central city of Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, in an apparent underworld killing.
The man, who works as a bodyguard for a known criminal figure, was driving down the city promenade when he was shot multiple times at close range by a motorcycle rider, who then fled the scene.
The victim was critically wounded. Medics who arrived at the scene attempted to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful.
Police were searching for the shooter. A gag order has been placed on details of the investigation.
Recent months have seen several shootings blamed on turf wars between crime families.
Earlier this month, two men were arrested for allegedly placing a string of explosive devices under the cars of celebrities.
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