Israeli police arrested the prime suspect in the Golan Heights double murder after an alleged attempted murder in Yarka, according to Israeli media. During the arrest, the suspect reportedly fired at officers; a pistol was seized and is being checked against the double-murder weapon.
Israeli police arrested the prime suspect in the Golan Heights double murder Monday evening, after the man allegedly carried out an attempted murder in the town of Yarka, according to N12. The arrest followed a chase during which, police said, the suspect fired at officers. A handgun was recovered and is being examined to determine whether it was used in the original double murder.
Earlier Monday, at 09:27 Jerusalem, Israeli media reported the arrest of two suspects in the same case, with police spokesman Or Ravid stating that during the operation one suspect fired at another person, wounding him seriously. A Glock handgun was seized. By 11:40 Jerusalem, The Zioneer confirmed the arrests of two key suspects. The investigation has so far led to seven arrests, as The Zioneer reported on July 3, citing a police statement.
The suspect's identity has not been formally released. It is unclear whether the alleged Yarka attack was connected to the same criminal dispute or a separate incident, and whether the handgun recovered matches the double-murder weapon.
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