ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJULY 23, 2026 23:57Updated: JULY 24, 2026 00:15A suspect was shot in the leg by Border Police officers at the Shuafat crossing in the Jerusalem area on Thursday evening.Border Police officers operating at the Shuafat crossing noticed a man behaving suspiciously, the Israel Police spokesperson reported. They ordered the suspect to stop, but he didn't comply, leading to his arrest. During the arrest, the suspect was shot in the leg. No officers were injured in the incident.Hebron resident arrestedIn a separate incident on Thursday evening, Border Police officers operating at the Tunnels Checkpoint in the Jerusalem area arrested a Hebron resident who was carrying a knife.The officers noticed the suspect behaving suspiciously. When ordered to stop for inspection, he refused to follow orders.Israeli Border Police officers and security forces operate near the Israeli separation barrier adjacent to the Palestinian neighborhood of Kafr Aqab, in the West Bank, June 22, 2026. (credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)During the arrest, the officers found a knife on his person. He has been transferred to security forces for further questioning.Follow us on Google
Suspect shot in leg by Border Police at Shuafat crossing near Jerusalem
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