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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Police say officers fired at suspicious man at checkpoint near Jerusalem
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Border Police at the Shuafata checkpoint near Jerusalem after the shooting of a suspicious individual, November 19 ,2024 (Israel Police)
Police say Border Police officers fired at a suspicious man at the Shuafat checkpoint north of Jerusalem.
They say officers noticed the man hiding a bag near the crossing before advancing on foot through a vehicle lane. Despite repeated orders to stop, the suspect continued moving toward the checkpoint. Officers fired at his lower body, neutralizing him.
The suspect, who sustained moderate injuries, was taken by medical teams for treatment.
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