Police Arrest Suspected Car Thief After Wild Chase and Shooting Near Jerusalem

Police officers from the Harel station in the Jerusalem district arrested a suspect involved in a stolen vehicle incident near Kiryat Yearim. The suspect was identified driving a stolen car and initiated a reckless escape, during which he rammed two police vehicles. After the collision, the suspect fled on foot, prompting officers to pursue him and fire shots to apprehend him. The suspect was caught with minor injuries following the foot chase.

During the incident, a policewoman participating in the chase was lightly injured after being hit by the suspect's vehicle. Additionally, a civilian was reported lightly wounded, likely due to shrapnel from the police gunfire. The suspect is expected to be transferred for investigation at the Harel police station after receiving medical treatment.

The police described the event as a dramatic arrest involving a stolen car, vehicle collisions, and gunfire, emphasizing the risks posed to officers and bystanders during the pursuit.