Police officers arrest shooter who wounded one at King George in Jerusalem

The victim sustained moderate wounds to his leg and was transferred to the hospital. 

 Israel Police officers carry out searches for the assailant in Jerusalem. March 12, 2025.  (photo credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Israel Police officers carry out searches for the assailant in Jerusalem. March 12, 2025.
(photo credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Police arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion he had carried out a shooting on Jerusalem’s King George Street on Wednesday night, wounding one, the police said on Thursday. 

The victim sustained moderate wounds to his leg and was transferred to the hospital

The police said extensive searches were carried out throughout the capital following the incident. 

The suspect was found on Jaffa Street in the capital, the police noted, adding that he had in his possession a weapon for which he held a permit. 

 View of an Israel Police vehicle. (credit: Via Maariv)
View of an Israel Police vehicle. (credit: Via Maariv)

Police search attacker's home

The police confiscated his weapon, and he was transferred to police investigation. 

Following searches carried out in the suspect's home, the police noted it had found substances it suspected were drugs.