A shooting occurred near the old town of Jerusalem, 7 people were injured, and a pregnant woman gave birth urgently

Jimu Journalist Li Lili Hu Xiuwen

According to the "Israel Times" reported on August 14, in the early morning of the 14th local time, a shooting event occurred near the old city of Jerusalem, causing 7 Israelis injuries, and one of the pregnant women gave birth urgently in the hospital.

It was reported that the attacker fired at a bus and car near the west wall. The western wall, also known as the crying wall, is the most sacred prayer place of the Jewish people. Every year, thousands of believers go to pilgrimage prayer.

Police investigation (source: Israel Times)

The attacker was waiting at the bus platform at the time. The bus stopped at the station. When the passenger got on the bus, the attacker fled after shooting.

The incident caused 7 Israelis injuries, and two of them were seriously injured. Local police are conducting large -scale search all night.

"The bus was crowded with people. I stopped at a bus station, and then heard the gunfire. People began to yell, and someone was injured in the car." Said the buses Daniel Kanievsky.

A witness said, "When I heard three gunfires, I quickly jumped into the bus and lay on the ground with everyone. I immediately understood that this was a terrorist attack, and then I heard the scream. Everyone reported the police. . I saw two elderly people on the ground and two young people who were injured on their shoulders. "

Among the injured in this shooting, a 35 -year -old pregnant woman was shot in a car. After being taken to the hospital, she received an emergency delivery, and the child was serious. It is reported that the woman is still in danger.

On the morning of the 14th, after several hours of search, the police said in a statement that the suspect surrendered. The suspect is a resident of East Jerusalem, 26 years old.

In addition, the Vara News website reported that the three relatives of the suspect were arrested, including his mother.

The Israeli Prime Minister Ripid said that anyone involved in the attack will pay the price due to harm to the civilians. He also said that he hoped that the wounded to recover soon.

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