Arab Shot while Breaching Police Roadblock

Jerusalem, 19 May, 2021 (TPS) -- An Arab was shot and seriously wounded Tuesday night after attempting to run through a police roadblock set near the community of Adam, north of Jerusalem.

The police stated that the car was stopped at the checkpoint as it was suspected of being stolen. Immediately after stopping, the driver sped toward the police while endangering them.

The police responded to the threat by shooting the driver.

There were no Israeli casualties.

In related news, police arrested three Arabs who threw firebombs securing the Shimon HaTzadik (Sheikh Jarrah) neighborhood in Jerusalem.