Haifa: Man dies after police used a taser against him during an arrest

A man died in Haifa after police used a taser against him during an arrest. Police reported that during the night, a call was received about a person disturbing the public order, and officers who were dispatched to the scene were forced to use force. The suspect's condition deteriorated, he was evacuated to Rambam Hospital where his death was determined. The circumstances of the incident have been transferred for review by the relevant authorities.

A man died in Haifa after police used a taser device against him during an arrest. Police announced this morning (Tuesday, October 6, 2026) that during the night, a report was received at the 100 emergency hotline about a person disturbing the public order on city streets. Officers from the Haifa station were dispatched to the scene, and upon arrival, they observed the same person continuing to disturb the order. In order to subdue him, the officers were forced to use force and employ a taser. Subsequently, the suspect's condition deteriorated, and he required urgent medical treatment at the scene. Medical teams that were called provided initial assistance and evacuated him to Rambam Hospital in the city, where doctors were forced to determine his death. Police spokesperson stated that all circumstances of the incident have been transferred as required for review by the relevant authorities. The article presents only the police version, without comment from external sources or details about the deceased's identity.