Man From Beit Shemesh Suspected in Killing 7-Year-Old Hallel Dedon and Injuring Cousin
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Liel Ifergan, 26, from Beit Shemesh is suspected of fatally stabbing 7-year-old Hallel Dedon and seriously injuring his 4-year-old cousin while they played in a backyard pool. He was arrested and is under investigation by Jerusalem police.
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- Liel Ifergan, 26, is the main suspect in the stabbing death of 7-year-old Hallel Dedon.
- The attack occurred in Beit Shemesh while the children played in a backyard pool.
- Ifergan arrived at the scene hours before, left, then returned to commit the stabbing.
- Hallel Dedon died at the scene; his 4-year-old cousin was seriously injured and hospitalized.
- Ifergan was arrested shortly after and his detention was extended by four days.
- Police are investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack.
The investigation continues into the murder of 7-year-old Hallel Mordechai Dedon and the stabbing of his 4-year-old cousin in Beit Shemesh. The suspect, 26-year-old Liel Ifergan from Beit Shemesh, reportedly arrived at the apartment where the children were hours before the attack, left, and then returned later. Police suspect he stabbed the children with a sharp object while they were playing in a backyard pool. Hallel Dedon was pronounced dead at the scene, and the younger cousin was seriously injured and taken to the hospital. Ifergan was arrested shortly after the incident and is currently under investigation by the Jerusalem District Police. His detention was extended by four days at the police's request. Deputy Head of the Jerusalem District Investigation Unit, Chief Inspector Guy Avrahami, described the scene as very difficult and said the investigation is focused on understanding the suspect's motive and reconstructing the events to ensure full accountability.
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