Suspect in Rishon LeZion lawyer murder surrenders to police, confesses

The suspect in the fatal shooting of a lawyer in Rishon LeZion turned himself in to police on Tuesday afternoon, according to N12. The 23-year-old from Ramla told officers, 'I shot him.'

The surrender of the suspect in Tuesday's daylight murder of a lawyer in Rishon LeZion brought a swift end to the manhunt. The 23-year-old Ramla resident turned himself in to police and told officers, "I shot him," according to Israeli media. Police had identified the suspect, a client of the victim, shortly after the shooting. The victim, attorney Arbel Feldman, 50, was found shot dead in his office. The investigation focuses on a business dispute as the motive, police said.

21 developments

1. 47 minutes ago · 16:25 · 4 AugLatest

   Suspect identified as a Ramla resident in his 20s.

2. 16:07 · 4 Aug

   Victim identified as lawyer Arbel Feldman.

3. 16:04 · 4 Aug

   Suspect confessed to the shooting during police surrender.

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