Clash, brutal hit-and-run, and shooting: 17-year-old boy killed at shopping complex in Hadera

A 17-year-old boy was killed in a violent brawl that erupted early this morning at the 'Mole HaHof Village' shopping complex in Hadera. The boy was struck by a vehicle during the clash, evacuated in critical condition, and died from his injuries. The driver of the vehicle was lightly wounded after being shot. Police launched an investigation, ruled out a security incident, and transferred the case to the central unit of the Menashe district.

A 17-year-old boy was killed in a serious criminal incident that occurred early this morning (Friday) at the 'Mole HaHof Village' shopping complex in Hadera. According to initial investigation details, a clash broke out between several individuals at the complex. During the brawl, the boy was hit by a vehicle and critically injured. Medical teams provided initial treatment but later had to pronounce his death. Simultaneously with the hit-and-run, gunfire erupted at the scene, and the driver of the vehicle was lightly wounded by gunfire and evacuated to the hospital under guard. Many police officers closed off the complex and collected forensic evidence and footage from security cameras. After a situation assessment, the case was transferred to the central unit of the Menashe district. Police emphasized that any suspicion of a security incident was ruled out, and this is a clearly criminal incident. Medics from United Hatzalah reported providing initial medical assistance to a young man about 20 years old who was struck by a commercial vehicle, and performing resuscitation efforts.