Seven injured in suspected terrorist shooting in Tel Aviv

Israeli police suspect terror as the motive for the incident.

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Tuesday October 1, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Shooting causing several victims in Tel Aviv; suspected of being a terrorist attack

Several people are injured in a shooting in Tel Aviv.

TEL AVIV — At least seven people were injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in Tel Aviv, Israel, according to a statement from the Israel Police Spokesperson’s Unit.

The agency suspects terror as the motive for the incident.

Two people are in critical condition, two in moderate condition and one lightly injured, the Israeli emergency services spokesperson said in an updated statement.

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The shooting took place on Yerushalayim Street in Tel Aviv.

The shooting took place just before the launch of a major missile from Iran towards Israel. About 250 missiles are expected to be launched at four targets in Israel, including central Israel, according to a senior US administration official.

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