i24NEWS reports that a lawyer in his 50s was shot dead in his office in Rishon LeZion. Police suspect the shooter was a dissatisfied client who knew the victim and fled the scene after shouts and gunshots were heard on the third floor. MDA teams pronounced the victim's death at the scene.
A lawyer in his 50s, later identified as Attorney Arbel Feldman, was shot dead in his office in Rishon LeZion on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at around 13:00 on Moshe Levy Street. Magen David Adom (MDA) medics pronounced the victim's death at the scene after finding him unconscious with a penetrating wound. Police launched a manhunt for the suspect, identified as Yolen Cohen, a client of the victim. According to the preliminary investigation, the suspect entered the building, fired at least four shots, and fled. Central District Commander Amir Cohen stated at the scene that the shooting stemmed from a business dispute and that the suspect's identity is known. Two witnesses were present. The Zioneer reported earlier today that police are conducting extensive searches for the suspect. The incident is being treated as criminal, not terror-related.
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