The suspect in the broad daylight killing of an attorney near his office in Rishon LeZion turned himself in to police, Channel 14 reports. The victim's business partner revealed that the lawyer had said a client was harassing him. Newly released footage earlier showed the suspect entering the building minutes before the murder.
The suspect in the daylight murder of attorney Arbel Feldman in Rishon LeZion turned himself in to police on Tuesday afternoon and confessed to the shooting, according to Israeli media reports. The 23-year-old Ramla resident told officers, "I shot him," after surrendering at a police station. Police said the killing was criminal, stemming from a business dispute over legal services. The victim's business partner revealed that the lawyer had said a client was harassing him, suggesting a possible motive.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Tuesday, the victim, attorney Arbel Feldman, was shot dead in his office. Initial reports described the suspect as a dissatisfied client who fled the scene. By 13:17 Jerusalem, the suspect had surrendered and was identified as a Ramla resident. At 20:15 Jerusalem, newly released security footage showed the suspect entering the building minutes before the murder.
An unverified background report suggested the dispute involved a minor lawsuit over 27,000 shekels, but this has not been confirmed by authorities. Police have not released further details, and the investigation is ongoing.
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