After the storm and criticism: The IDF Spokesperson announced Sunday evening that the reserve soldier who carried out the shooting that led to the death of Yuval Doron Castleman z"l is being investigated under warning by the investigating military police.
This was after the IDF initially announced that it would not be investigated by the military police and then retracted its decision. The IDF also announced that the regular soldier who was also involved in the incident and was wounded was being interrogated at this time.
The late Castleman neutralized the terrorist at the scene of the attack at the entrance to Jerusalem last week, and was later shot and mortally wounded. He was pronounced dead at night, becoming the fourth victim in the attack.
Full IDF Announcement
The IDF expresses sorrow over the death of Yuval Doron Castleman, z"l, who acted bravely, bravely, strived for contact and eliminated terrorists in the attack in Jerusalem.
A soldier in reserve duty who allegedly carried out the shooting that caused Yuval's death was initially interrogated on the day of the incident. The soldier was not in the unit over the weekend, and arrived today for questioning under warning by the military police.
Another regular soldier who was involved in the incident and fired shots was wounded during the incident and evacuated for medical treatment. The soldier is also being interrogated under warning. The soldiers' weapons were taken and transferred for examination.
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