Man shot dead in Hadera, criminal motive suspected

A 39-year-old man was shot and killed in Hadera tonight, police and paramedics announce.

Medics found the victim, a resident of the city, unconscious and in critical condition with several gunshot wounds, authorities say. They transported him to the hospital, where he was declared dead by medical staff.

Officers at the scene have launched an investigation into the incident and are searching for the perpetrator. They suspect the man was shot as part of a criminal dispute.

Hadera has seen a string of violent incidents in recent days. Yesterday, police announced they arrested a man on suspicion of shooting at a car belonging to a well-known resident of the city. No injuries were reported.