Young Man from Rahat Opened Fire at His Family and a School; Indictment Filed Against Him

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According to Channel 14, an 18-year-old from Rahat opened fire with an M16 rifle at his family's home following a dispute, while family members fled. He later ran to a school in the city and fired at his cousin, who had chased after him. Security cameras recorded minors collecting evidence from the shooting scene, and Rahat station police officers arrested the suspect.

According to Israel Hayom, the prosecution filed an indictment with the Be'er Sheva District Court against Ahmad Abu Ghrara (18), who aimed an M-16 rifle at his family members and fired in a residential area and on school grounds. The young man is charged with possession, transport of a weapon and shooting. According to Maariv, he also aimed the weapon at his father, grandmother and children.

According to Maariv, in his interrogation the young man denied the allegations against him, even after being shown security camera footage. According to Israel Hayom, Attorney Idan Ivgi stated in the arrest motion that his actions "indicate a high level of dangerousness to public safety".