Teenager Murdered in Ashkelon; Axe Attack Suspected
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
A 17-year-old boy was murdered in Ashkelon on Sunday night, apparently after being attacked with an axe. He was critically injured and later died at Barzilai Medical Center. Another teen was lightly injured. Police suspect a criminal dispute is the motive and are searching for suspects.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 17-year-old boy was murdered in Ashkelon on Sunday night.
- Investigators suspect the victim was attacked with an axe.
- Another teenager sustained minor injuries in the violent incident.
- Police believe a criminal dispute between underworld figures is the motive.
- An investigation is underway to find the suspects.
A 17-year-old boy was killed in Ashkelon overnight Sunday following a violent incident, with investigators suspecting he was attacked with an axe. The victim was critically injured and taken to Barzilai Medical Center unconscious and in unstable condition, but his death was later confirmed. Another teenager sustained minor injuries in the incident and was also transported to the hospital.
Police have launched an investigation, collecting evidence from the scene and searching for suspects. Initial findings suggest the violence stemmed from a criminal dispute between underworld figures. The investigation is ongoing.
Magen David Adom received the report of the incident at 11:28 PM. Paramedics provided the victim with medical treatment, including stopping bleeding, before evacuating him to the hospital. Emergency medical responder Reuven Nach described the scene, stating, "When we arrived, we were led to the boy who suffered penetrating injuries to his body. We provided him with medical treatment including stopping bleeding and evacuated him by Magen David Adom ambulance to the hospital in serious, unstable, and unconscious condition."
