Man, 22, Charged with Murder in Brutal Jaffa Shooting
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Mohammed Zeitounia, 22, has been indicted for the murder of Mohammed Ahmed and the severe injury of two others in Jaffa on August 30th. Zeitounia allegedly arranged a meeting with Ahmed, shot him, and then fired multiple times into his head. He is also accused of shooting at two other individuals present. Zeitounia fled, changed clothes, and traveled to Jerusalem, attempting to conceal his tracks. Prosecutors are seeking his detention until the end of proceedings.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Mohammed Zeitounia, 22, is indicted for murder and severe injury in a Jaffa shooting on August 30th.
- Zeitounia allegedly arranged a meeting with victim Mohammed Ahmed and shot him multiple times, including in the head.
- Two other individuals were severely injured during the incident.
- Zeitounia fled the scene, changed clothes, and traveled to Jerusalem, attempting to cover his tracks.
- Prosecutors are seeking Zeitounia's detention until the conclusion of his trial.
- Police identified Zeitounia using technology and arrested him on September 2nd, recovering a weapon.
A 22-year-old man, Mohammed Zeitounia, has been indicted for the murder of Mohammed Ahmed and the severe injury of two others in Jaffa approximately six weeks ago. According to the indictment filed in the Tel Aviv District Court, Zeitounia arranged to meet Ahmed with the intent to kill him. After shooting Ahmed, who then collapsed, Zeitounia allegedly leaned over him and fired multiple shots into his head. The indictment, filed by attorney Efrat Sade of the Tel Aviv District Prosecutor's Office, follows the shooting incident on August 30th on Leib Ben Sarah Street in Jaffa. Prosecutors are seeking Zeitounia's detention until the end of legal proceedings.
The indictment details that Zeitounia knew Ahmed and decided to murder him. They arranged to meet, with Ahmed arriving in a car with two passengers and Zeitounia on a motorcycle. Ahmed and one passenger approached Zeitounia, who allegedly drew a pistol and fired several times at Ahmed. As Ahmed fell, Zeitounia reportedly approached and fired numerous bullets into his head. Zeitounia then allegedly fired at the other passenger, who was attempting to flee, and also at the person remaining in the car. Ahmed was pronounced dead at the scene, and the person in the car sustained severe gunshot wounds requiring extended hospitalization.
Following the shooting, Zeitounia allegedly fled to Bat Yam, changed his clothes, and then traveled to Jerusalem. He also arranged for others to move his motorcycle to obscure his tracks. In addition to murder under aggravating circumstances, Zeitounia is charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, illegally possessing and carrying a weapon, and obstructing justice. The prosecution stated he is accused of murdering Ahmed and severely injuring two others.
The police announced last Thursday that the murder had been solved and a statement of charges was filed against Zeitounia. Responding to a 100 emergency call, officers found two injured individuals who were evacuated for medical treatment. Ahmed died at Wolfson Hospital, while the other victim was in serious condition. Tel Aviv District Commander Chaim Sarugoff and Ayalon Region Commander Daniel Haddad were present at the scene, and the investigation was assigned to the district's Central Unit. Police stated that technological means and significant resources led to Zeitounia's identification and arrest on the evening of September 2nd. A Zig Sauer pistol, magazine, and ammunition were recovered during a search of his Jaffa residence. Investigators reportedly gathered evidence linking him to the murder, and his detention was extended by the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court pending the indictment.
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