Border Guard Killed by Police in Netanya; Family Seeks Answers

The family of Sergeant David Hoyer Amrani, a 20-year-old Border Guard officer killed by police in Netanya, is demanding answers regarding the circumstances of his death. The Department for the Investigation of Police Personnel (DIPP) has opened an investigation into the unusual incident.

Amrani, a resident of Netanya, was serving in the West Bank sector of the Border Guard. According to initial reports, he was seen walking in the Kiryat HaSharon neighborhood armed with an M-16 rifle. Residents reported hearing prolonged bursts of gunfire. Police forces were dispatched to the scene, initially unaware of the armed individual's identity or motives, and a security incident was suspected.

Police stated that Amrani did not respond to calls to stop, and at one point, fire was directed at the officers. The officers returned fire, hitting him. He was evacuated to a hospital in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead. No police officers or civilians were injured in the incident.

Amrani's family expressed shock and grief, stating they are awaiting professional explanations to understand the events leading to the fatal shooting. The chairman of the Disabled IDF Veterans Organization, Adv. Idan Klayman, suggested that Amrani had requested a transfer from the West Bank sector over a month prior, indicating a potential "warning light" that may have been missed by the system. However, Amrani was not known to be receiving treatment for PTSD from the Ministry of Defense's rehabilitation department.

The ongoing investigation will focus on Amrani's conduct and the events preceding the shooting, as well as the police response, including what officers knew at the time, how the encounter unfolded, and the circumstances that led to the exchange of fire.