Court extends detention of suspect in shooting of attorney Arbel Feldman
A 23-year-old suspect remains in detention following the fatal shooting of attorney Arbel Feldman in his Rishon Lezion office. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over compensation money from a past legal case.
Why it matters
This tragic event underscores the risks faced by legal professionals and the potential for civil disputes to escalate into violence.
Attorney Arbel Feldman was identified on Wednesday as the lawyer shot dead in his Rishon Lezion office a day earlier, allegedly by a former client following a dispute over compensation money.Feldman, a Rishon Lezion resident, is survived by his wife and three children. His family said it was in shock and asked that his photograph not be published.The 23-year-old suspect, a Ramle resident, fled the office after the shooting before surrendering to police in southern Israel several hours later. The Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court extended his detention until August 16.The gun used in the shooting has not been found.Shooting occured around 1 p.m. on TuesdayPolice received a report shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday of a man critically wounded by gunfire in an office building.
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