Stole a car and broke through the police checkpoint in Ariel: suspect arrested after shooting

Police officers from the Ariel station fired at a driver of a stolen vehicle who broke through a police checkpoint in the city and attempted to run over an officer. The driver fled toward the village of Salfit, was caught after a chase and shooting at the vehicle's tires, was injured and evacuated for medical treatment.

Police officers from the Ariel station fired today (Thursday) at a driver of a stolen vehicle who broke through a police checkpoint in the city. According to a police statement, the driver breached the checkpoint in an attempt to flee while trying to run over an officer. After breaking through the checkpoint, the driver continued his escape in a reckless drive toward the Palestinian village of Salfit. The police launched a chase after the stolen vehicle and fired at the vehicle's tires. The suspect was hit by the gunfire, received medical treatment at the scene, and was evacuated from the area. The incident is described concisely in the police statement, without further details on the suspect's identity or medical condition.