Police say terrorist in Ma’ale Adumim was shot dead by border cop

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Police and rescue personnel at the scene of a suspected terror attack in the West settlement of Ma'ale Adumim, August 1, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Police and rescue personnel at the scene of a suspected terror attack in the West settlement of Ma'ale Adumim, August 1, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

The Magen David Adom ambulance service says one of the victims of the shooting attack in Ma’ale Adumim, a man in his 40s, is listed in serious condition.

MDA says that three men, aged 28, 29, and 37 are listed in moderate condition.

All four are being taken to hospitals in Jerusalem for treatment.

Police say that a Border Police officer heard gunfire and shouting near the settlement’s shopping mall, and rushed to the scene to search for the terrorist.

“The terrorist started shooting at the officer,” police say, adding that he engaged and killed the gunman.

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