A suspect arrested in the murder of Caucasian mafia boss Yanis Yushvayev is now believed to be the assassin who carried out the killing, according to a Hebrew-language news report. The report cites intelligence leads that led to the identification. Police had earlier announced the arrest of suspects in the case.
A Hebrew-language news report this evening (Tuesday) indicates that one of the suspects arrested in the murder of Yanis Yushvayev, head of the Caucasian mafia, is now believed to be the triggerman who carried out the assassination. The report attributes the identification to intelligence leads. The Zioneer reported on Sunday, August 23 at 16:34 Jerusalem that police had arrested multiple suspects in connection with the murder in Caesarea.
The investigation has unfolded throughout the day on Sunday. Initial reports identified the victim as the head of a Caucasian organized crime group, shot at point-blank range at a gas station (The Zioneer, Sun 16:34 Jerusalem). Police Commissioner Danny Levi arrived at the scene (The Zioneer, Sun 16:34 Jerusalem). Investigators examined whether the shooter wore a mask (The Zioneer, Sun 16:34 Jerusalem) and subsequently raised the possibility that the killer was a hired assassin from abroad who may have already left Israel (The Zioneer, Sun 16:34 Jerusalem). Progress was noted with mention of potential "golden evidence" (The Zioneer, Sun 16:34 Jerusalem). Ahead of the funeral, police deployed overt and covert forces citing concerns of revenge attacks (The Zioneer, Sun 16:34 Jerusalem). Later on Sunday, police announced the arrest of suspects (The Zioneer, Sun 16:34 Jerusalem).
The identity of the suspected triggerman and further details regarding the evidence have not been made public. Police have not yet officially confirmed the report.
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