Kiryat Yam man stabbed to death, suspects arrested

Three suspects were apprehended on suspicion of involvement in the murder of a 50-year-old Kiryat Yam resident.

 Scene where a police officer was killed after a 17-year-old Palestinian from Ramallah ran him over with a stolen car, July 17, 2022. (photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE)
Scene where a police officer was killed after a 17-year-old Palestinian from Ramallah ran him over with a stolen car, July 17, 2022.
(photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE)

A man suffering from severe stab injuries was pronounced dead at Rambam Medical Center, a hospital spokesperson announced in the early morning hours on Wednesday.

"Following the police report about a stabbing incident in Kiryat Yam approximately an hour ago, where the victim was transported to Rambam Hospital's intensive care unit, we regret to inform that despite several resuscitation attempts, the victim's life could not be saved. The identity of the victim is currently unknown," a Rambam Medical Center Spokesperson said.

Previously, the Magen David Adom (MDA) noted that the report of the stabbing victim had been received late on Tuesday night. 

"At 23:15, a report was received at MDA's 101 emergency hotline in the Carmel Region regarding a man who was injured in a violent incident in Kiryat Yam," an MDA spokesperson stated. "Paramedics and EMTs provided medical treatment and transferred a man, approximately 50 years old, in critical condition with penetrating injuries, to Rambam Hospital."

Police car at night (credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Police car at night (credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Suspects arrested

Early on Wednesday morning, Hebrew media sources reported that three individuals had been arrested overnight on suspicion of involvement in the murder of the 50-year-old.

After being taken into custody, the suspects were subsequently transferred for further investigation.