Jaffa Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Muhammad Qatwan
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Israeli police arrested a 22-year-old Jaffa resident on September 2, 2026, in connection with the August 30, 2026 murder of Muhammad Qatwan from Jaljulia in Jaffa. The victim was shot while in a parked car, and another man was injured. Police recovered a pistol from the suspect's home, and prosecutors plan to file serious charges.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 22-year-old Jaffa man was arrested on September 2, 2026, for a murder on August 30, 2026.
- Muhammad Qatwan, from Jaljulia, was fatally shot in Jaffa, with another man injured.
- Police recovered a "Zig Sauer" pistol from the suspect's residence.
- Prosecutors intend to file serious charges against the suspect.
- The investigation involved extensive techniques and collaboration between commanders.
Israeli police announced Thursday the cracking of the murder case of Muhammad Qatwan, from Jaljulia, who was fatally shot in Jaffa on August 30, 2026. Authorities have arrested a young man from Jaffa suspected of involvement in the crime. According to a police statement, an emergency call was received on the morning of Sunday, August 30, 2026, reporting a shooting incident on Lev Ben Sarah Street in Jaffa. Responding officers found two men critically injured by gunfire. Both were transported to Wolfson Medical Center, where one, a resident of Jaffa, was pronounced dead. Police suspect a motorcyclist on a "Surron" type bike targeted the victims, who were in a parked car, firing at them before fleeing the scene.
Tel Aviv Police Commander assessed the situation with Ayalon District Commander, Brigadier General Daniel Haddad, at the scene. The investigation was assigned to the Tel Aviv Central Unit. Through extensive investigative techniques, detectives identified a 22-year-old Jaffa resident as the suspect. He was apprehended on the evening of September 2, 2026. A search of his residence yielded a "Zig Sauer" pistol with a magazine and ammunition.
The suspect was taken for interrogation by the Tel Aviv Central Unit. Investigators gathered evidence implicating him in the murder. His detention was extended by the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court, and the Tel Aviv District Prosecutor's Office is expected to file serious charges and request his remand until the legal proceedings conclude.
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