Magen David Adom has pronounced dead one of the wounded from the Haifa shooting, bringing the death toll to three. Israeli media report that police assess the motive as criminal. One additional victim remains critically wounded.
The Haifa shooting that began late Wednesday night has claimed a third life. Magen David Adom confirmed the death of another wounded victim shortly before 00:42 Thursday, raising the toll from two to three, according to reports by journalist Sharon Knowblich (N12). A fourth person remains in critical condition.
As The Zioneer reported, the incident initially left three critically wounded, with one dying shortly after. The first confirmed death was reported at 00:22, followed by a second at 00:35. Police continue to assess the motive as criminal, with no indications of a terrorist background.
The backdrop includes a prior suspected targeted killing in Haifa on June 30, in which the victim was reportedly linked to a major northern crime family. However, the current incident is still under investigation, and its connection to organized crime has not been officially confirmed.
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