Driver hits pedestrians Jerusalem - 13 people have been wounded, two of which have been reported to be in critical condition, along with the death of one Israeli cop after a driver had ploughed his vehicle in Jerusalem's main street. The violent attack on the pedestrians didn't end with the vehicle as the driver reportedly started attacking onlookers with the use of a metal bar.
The driver hits pedestrians Jerusalem has been identified as Ibrahim al-Akri. Al-Akri is 38-years old and the reasons of his actions are yet to be determined. According to reports, the attack done by al-Akri is related to the militant Islamist group named Hamas. This was a "glorious operation" that followed the recent attack involving the death of a mother and child.
Before police had shot the driver hitting pedestrians Jerusalem dead, the driver had managed to leave the vehicle to attack even more passer-by's with a metal bar. Eyewitnesses claim the driver had crossed the border between Mea Shearim and Sheikh Jarrah. Al-Akris then continued to drive his vehicle several meters away from the border before running over pedestrians at the area in the light railway stop.
Initial reports state the driver had injured 13 people. However, an updated report on the driver hits pedestrians Jerusalem state 14 people had been injured. Three out of the 14 individuals are in critical condition. All the injured individuals were taken to the Haddassah University Medical Center at Mount Scopus and Ein Karem. One fatality, an Isreali police officer, has been recorded with the incident involving the driver hitting pedestrians Jerusalem.
"A border policeman, taking the initiative, drew his weapon and eliminated the terrorist," stated the mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat.
This is the second incident that has involved a driver hitting pedestrians Jerusalem. The militant group taking responsibility for the crime has yet to speak up on their reasons.
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