A 26-year-old Haifa resident was arrested on suspicion of shooting a man in the Druze village of Usfiya two days ago, according to N12's Or Ravid. The victim was moderately wounded. The suspect fled the scene and was later arrested; a court extended his detention until Monday.
A 26-year-old Haifa resident was arrested on suspicion of shooting a man in the Druze village of Usfiya, police said Friday. The shooting occurred two days ago around midday, leaving the victim moderately wounded. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended. A court ordered him held until Monday.
Haifa and Usfiya have seen several violent incidents in recent months. The Zioneer has reported on a shooting in Haifa suspected as criminal rather than terror (July 2), a stabbing in Haifa (June 18), and a separate incident in Usfiya in which six suspects were arrested in connection with a stabbing and shooting (July 19). Police have not indicated a connection between these cases.
2 developments
- DevelopingCourt extends remand of 18-year-old Haifa stabbing suspect by 5 days
- DevelopingSix suspects arrested in connection with stabbing and shooting in Usfiya; two lightly wounded
- DevelopingMan, 32, seriously wounded in Isfiya violence incident
- StrongPolice arrest Jaffa suspect in shooting at groom's vehicle; detention extended
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