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Ashdod: Mayor's nephew stabbed to death | Israel Hayom

7/20/2023, 8:39:55 PM

Highlights: Yehiel Lasri's nephew was murdered in the city. A 57-year-old grocery store owner is suspected of the act. The suspect's girlfriend was arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting and obstructing investigation proceedings. Police were called to Ibn Gvirol Street on Thursday evening following a violent incident in which a 49- year-old man was stabbed and evacuated to Assuta Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. According to the police investigation, an argument between the victim, the nephew of Mayor YehielLasri, and the grocer.


Yehiel Lasri's nephew was murdered in the city • A 57-year-old grocery store owner is suspected of the act • The suspect's girlfriend was arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting and obstructing investigation proceedings

Police were called to Ibn Gvirol Street on Thursday evening following a violent incident in which a 49-year-old man was stabbed and evacuated to Assuta Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Ashdod Mayor Dr. Yehiel Lasri, Photo: Liron Moldovan

Officers located the suspect in the murder, a 57-year-old nearby grocery store owner who allegedly stabbed the deceased. The suspect was arrested together with his partner (30) on suspicion that she aided and abetted the murder and disrupted the investigation. According to the police investigation, an argument between the victim, the nephew of Mayor Yehiel Lasri, and the grocer.

Lachish ambulance at the scene,

As stated, Assuta Hospital reported that the wounded man succumbed to his wounds. Deputy Commander of the Lachish District, Superintendent Eliyahu Small arrived at the scene and decided to assign the investigation to the Lachish Regional Command.

Suspected murder in Ashdod: 25-year-old man stabbed to death // Photo: MDA operational documentation

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