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Shooting terror attack on Route 4 near Ashdod: one dead, four injured, attacker neutralized
Israeli policeman, Adir Kadosh, killed in attack near Yavne, one month before wedding
A tragic shooting incident occurred on Route 4 near Ashdod, resulting in one fatalities and four injuries.
The attack unfolded around midday when a Staff Sergeant Adir Kadosh, 33, was shot on the road.
A member of the Israeli police's traffic division since 2013, Kadosh was due to get married next month. He leaves behind his parents, two brothers and his fiancé.
Witnesses report that the assailant began firing indiscriminately at vehicles heading southbound on Route 4. Following the initial attack, the gunman continued north, targeting additional cars as he sped along the highway. During this chaotic episode, he drove through the Yavne interchange, persisting in his assault.
The attack left several individuals injured, including a medic who had stopped to assist the wounded. Tragically, this medic sustained injuries when another vehicle collided with him. A civilian who was moderately injured managed to flee the scene and made his way to the Nir Galim junction for safety.
As the assailant continued his reckless drive northward, he encountered a traffic police roadblock at the Holot interchange. Officers swiftly responded and neutralized the attacker, bringing an end to the harrowing incident.
Authorities are investigating the shooting and are working to determine the motive behind this violent act. In the wake of the attack, local residents and officials expressed their shock and concern for public safety on the busy highway.
Emergency services have been deployed to the area to assist those affected and ensure that the road is cleared for normal traffic flow.