Gunman opens fire on police in Netanya, shooter neutralized at scene
According to police reports, it remains unclear what led the suspect, who is reportedly currently serving in the military, to open fire at police officers.
On Saturday, a gunman opened fire on a police unit in the Kiryat Hasharon area of Netanya, according to a statement from Israel Police. The suspect, who is currently serving in the military, was neutralized by officers at the scene, with no injuries reported among the police. Additional Police forces were dispatched to the area as the circumstances of the incident are under investigation.
Police spokespersons noted that Central District Commander Deputy Commissioner Amir Cohen was en route to the scene. It remains unclear what prompted the suspect to open fire at police officers. Earlier this week, a 21-year-old resident of Herzliya was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a shooting at a residential building's lobby.
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