Avior Sasson, the fugitive suspect in the murder of Beniahu Razi, was arrested Tuesday afternoon inside a taxi on the road to Jerusalem, in front of dozens of drivers, according to a report. The arrest ends a weeklong manhunt that included an unusual police appeal and the arrest of several relatives.
The main suspect in the murder of Beniahu Razi, Avior Sasson, was arrested Tuesday afternoon inside a taxi on the road to Jerusalem, in full view of dozens of drivers, according to a report. The arrest, which occurred around 14:23 Jerusalem, brings a weeklong manhunt to a close. The suspect was tracked by police after being spotted in the area and was apprehended in a single operation involving multiple officers.
The manhunt began after the killing of 17-year-old Beniahu Razi from Jerusalem. The case drew widespread attention after police released an unusual appeal publishing the photo of the minor suspect. Over the past week, the investigation saw a series of arrests: As The Zioneer reported on Thursday, July 23, at 20:35 Jerusalem, police arrested the suspect's 15-year-old sister in a move described as a pressure tactic, following the earlier arrest of his mother. On Tuesday, July 28, at 11:21 Jerusalem, a female Israel Prison Service officer was arrested on suspicion of maintaining a romantic relationship with Sasson's brother and aiding his escape. The brother remains at large. The thread of reports evolved from initial Channel 12 coverage to police releasing chase footage and multiple media outlets confirming the arrest.
As The Zioneer reported earlier in the week, the police had also arrested two additional suspects in the murder case, including a relative of the main suspect. The investigation has been operating under a gag order, and the precise sequence of events that led to the murder remains under seal.
What remains open: The specific charges that Avior Sasson will face have not yet been officially detailed. The police have not disclosed whether the suspect has been interrogated or whether he has made a statement. The case continues to be investigated.
8 developments
- DevelopingPolice Arrest 15-Year-Old Sister of Fugitive Murder Suspect Avior Sasson in Pressure Tactic
- StrongIPS Officer Suspected of Giving Phone to Inmate to Hide Fugitive Brother's Location in Beniahu Razi Murder Case
- Strong15-Year-Old Sister of Fugitive Murder Suspect Denies Pressure to Take Blame for Murder
- StrongReport: Beniahu Razi murder suspect Avior Sasson shaved head, beard to evade capture
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