2021 Jerusalem shooting
On 21 November 2021, a shooting took place in the Old City of Jerusalem. Fadi Abu Shkhaydem, a 42-year-old Palestinian from East Jerusalem killed a 26 year old Israeli, who had made aliyah from South Africa in 2019. He injured four others (including a rabbi) before being shot dead by police.
| 2021 Jerusalem shooting | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Gaza-Israel conflict | |
Video released by Israeli police | |
| Location | Jerusalem |
| Date | 21 November 2021 (2 years ago) |
| Weapon | Carlo-type submachine gun |
| Deaths | 1 victim, 1 perpetrator |
| Injured | 4 victims |
| Perpetrator | Fadi Abu Shkhaydam |
| Motive | Palestinian nationalism |
The shooting started as the targets were making their way to prayer. Israeli authorities recorded that Abu Shkhaydem shot the tour guide multiple times, and was later pronounced dead at the Hadassah Medical Center in Ein Kerem. The gunman also wounded a rabbi and seriously injured a yeshiva student. Policemen quickly responded by firing at the shooter, killing him. Two of the police officers sustained mild injuries.
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