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Police Officer Fires at Suspect Vehicle Near Modiin After Ramming Attempt
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, a police officer opened fire on a suspicious vehicle near the Shilat Junction close to Modi'in after the driver attempted to run him over. The incident began during a routine patrol by officers from the Modi'in station who suspected the vehicle was transporting illegal residents.
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What happened
- 01A police officer near Modi'in opened fire on a vehicle on Tuesday after the driver attempted to run him over.
- 02The incident began near the Shilat Junction when officers suspected the vehicle was transporting illegal residents.
- 03The driver ignored commands to stop, drove recklessly, hit other vehicles, and accelerated directly toward an officer.
- 04The officer fired several shots at the vehicle's tires and body to neutralize a direct threat to his life.
- 05The suspects abandoned the damaged vehicle a short distance away and fled the scene on foot.
- 06Police and border guards launched a large-scale manhunt using K-9 units and surveillance technology to locate the suspects.
- 07The Israel Police condemned the ramming attempt and vowed to continue acting decisively against illegal residents.
- 08An official investigation has been opened into the shooting incident near Modi'in.
When officers flagged down the car, the driver refused to halt, driving recklessly and hitting other vehicles. The driver then accelerated directly toward an officer who had positioned himself to block the path. Fearing for his life and the safety of other road users, the officer fired several shots at the vehicle's tires and body.
The damaged vehicle stopped a short distance away, but the suspects managed to flee on foot before backup arrived. Police and border guards, utilizing K-9 units and surveillance technology, launched a large-scale manhunt in the surrounding area. The Israel Police condemned the ramming attempt, vowing to act decisively against traffic offenders and illegal residents, and an official investigation into the shooting has been opened.
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Police Officer Fires at Suspect Vehicle Near Modiin After Ramming Attempt
