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15-year-old Israeli teenager stabbed to death in Rishon Lezion

 
 The scene of the stabbing on the evening of January 5, 2023 in Rishon Lezion which resulted in the death of the 15-year-old victim. (photo credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
The scene of the stabbing on the evening of January 5, 2023 in Rishon Lezion which resulted in the death of the 15-year-old victim.
(photo credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

A resident of Rishon Lezion in his twenties fled the scene and was later arrested.

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed Thursday night in Rishon Lezion and and was pronounced dead on Friday afternoon.

A resident of the city in his 20s fled the scene and was later arrested.

Police immediately opened an investigation into the matter. 

Due to the serious nature of the incident as well as the age of the victim, Israel Police Central District head Asst.-Ch. Avi Biton announced that the investigation would be conducted by the central unit of the Central District Police department. 

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The suspect is to be brought to court Friday, according to Hebrew media.

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