Shin Bet nabs suspected accomplice in Jerusalem terror attack, police announce

The Shin Bet security agency has arrested a resident of East Jerusalem on suspicion of helping carry out this morning’s deadly shooting attack in Jerusalem, police announce.

The detained East Jerusalemite is suspected of smuggling the two gunmen into Jerusalem by car. He has had previous run-ins with law enforcement for trying to help Palestinians reside illegally in Israel, the Kan public broadcaster reports.

The two perpetrators of the attack, both West Bank Palestinians, opened fire on civilians at Ramot Junction, killing six and injuring at least 20 others.

Both terrorists were shot and killed at the scene by an off-duty soldier and armed civilians.

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