Jerusalem teen murder: Two arrested, police identify main suspect still on the run


Daijiworld Media Network – Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Jul 23: Israel Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Benayahu Razi, who was fatally stabbed in Jerusalem's Nachlaot neighbourhood on July 11.

The arrested suspects are a 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man from Elad. Their identities have not been disclosed due to legal restrictions.

Police have also publicly identified the main suspect as 17-year-old Jerusalem resident Avior Sasson, who remains absconding. Authorities have appealed to the public for information that could help trace his whereabouts.

According to police, six individuals were detained within 24 hours of the killing on suspicion of involvement in the case as investigations intensified.

Razi was stabbed during a fight on July 11. Emergency responders from Magen David Adom found him unconscious at the scene and rushed him to Shaare Zedek Medical Center, where he was later declared dead, according to United Hatzalah.

The investigation is continuing, and police are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of the main suspect to come forward.

 

 

  

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