Suspect killed after attacking Israeli troops in attempt to steal weapons

The suspect lunged at a group of soldiers before attempting to steal the weapon of one of the troops, who opened fire.

 Israeli soldiers near the scene of a shooting, near the West Bank settlement of Shavei Shomron, on October 11, 2022.  (photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)
Israeli soldiers near the scene of a shooting, near the West Bank settlement of Shavei Shomron, on October 11, 2022.
(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)

A suspect who attempted to snatch an IDF soldier's weapon near the Palestinian West Bank city of Nablus was killed on the spot by security forces, Israeli media reported on Friday afternoon.

As per the reports, the suspect lunged at a group of soldiers before attempting to steal the weapon of one of the troops, who opened fire.

The suspect was shot dead after he approached a nearby military post. 

There were no injuries among the Israeli soldiers, according to reports.

This is a developing story.