Shooting in Israel’s Kochav Yair leaves one dead, four injured - what we know so far

Shooting in Israel’s Kochav Yair leaves one dead, four injured - what we know so far
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One person was killed and four others were wounded after a shooting attack targeted civilians at a petrol station near the entrance to Kochav Yair in central Israel, according to Israeli authorities.Emergency responders rushed to the scene and transported the injured to nearby hospitals, Al Jazeera reports.
Attack targets civiliansIsraeli police said the shooting took place at a petrol station, where civilians came under fire.Authorities have not yet released further details about the circumstances surrounding the attack.Police said an armed suspect believed to have participated in the shooting was "neutralized" following the incident.Officials have not disclosed the identity of the suspect or whether the individual acted alone.Search operation underwaySecurity forces have launched a search operation in the surrounding area amid concerns that others may have been involved.According to medical officials, four civilians were injured in the attack, with one person in serious condition and three others sustaining moderate wounds. Investigations are ongoing.

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