Man killed in Rishon Lezion shooting

A 30-year-old man who was rushed to Assaf HaRofeh Hospital Wednesday evening after a shooting that took place on Ben Tzvi St. in Rishon Lezion has died of his wounds.

An initial investigation revealed that the shooter jumped out at the victim from an alley and fired several shots, hitting the man in the stomach. Police believe that the attack was criminally motivated. (Eli Senyor)