Israeli media report that the suspect in the murder of attorney Arbel Feldman in Rishon LeZion entered his office, shot him, and fled the scene. Police continue a manhunt for the suspect, who remains at large.
Police continue searching for the suspect in the murder of attorney Arbel Feldman in Rishon LeZion, with Israeli media now reporting that the suspect entered the attorney's office, shot him, and fled the scene. The development comes just after 15:00 Jerusalem time, as the manhunt for the suspect — identified as Yolen Cohen — continues.
The story began at approximately 13:17 Jerusalem, when reports emerged that a lawyer in his 50s had been found shot dead in his office on Moshe Halevi Street in Rishon LeZion. Magen David Adom paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Police initially suspected a client as the shooter. By 13:54 Jerusalem, the suspect was identified as Yolen Cohen, and police launched a manhunt. At 15:08 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the victim had been identified as Attorney Arbel Feldman, 50, and that his partner had found him shot. Police were investigating a potential work-related motive, with initial reports suggesting a business dispute.
As The Zioneer reported in its earlier coverage, the murder is believed to be linked to a business dispute, with the suspect believed to be an unsatisfied client. The victim was a well-known lawyer in the area.
The suspect remains at large, and police have not released further details about his whereabouts or the circumstances of the shooting. It remains unclear how the suspect gained access to the office or whether he was known to the victim.
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