Terrorist stabs police officer at Old City's Damascus Gate, attacker shot at the scene
The attacker was shot at the scene by an officer from the Israel Border Police.
A 20-year-old police officer was lightly wounded on Sunday evening in a stabbing attack at the Damascus Gate in the Old City, Jerusalem, Israeli media reported.
Magen David Adom (MDA) EMTs and paramedics have begun treating the victim, who is fully conscious and is in mild condition on-site, MDA reported. However, he was still evacuated to Hadassah Mount Scopus for further treatment.
The attacker was shot at the scene by an officer from the Israel Border Police, according to a police spokesperson.
Police announced later that the attacker was an Arab-Israeli resident from Arara.
On Monday, police said police officers raided the terrorist's home in the Negev, searched the area, and detained his family members for questioning.
Terrorist shot, officer receiving treatment
"The terrorist who tried to escape into the Old City was neutralized by other Border Police officers," a police spokesperson said.
"The officer who was stabbed was taken for medical treatment. Police and Border Police officers on the spot closed off the area and began investigating the case."
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