A 20-year-old Israeli man was shot and killed in a shooting incident on Wednesday at HaZahav Mall in Rishon Lezion, according to Magen David Adom (MDA).
According to N12, the victim is an ex-convict who got released from prison only two days ago, after serving two years in prison for drug-related charges.
MDA paramedics attempted to resuscitate the man but ultimately had to determine his death on the spot.
A crowd can be seen gathering around the MDA ambulance following the shooting.
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Israel Police helicopters are currently chasing the culprits, who escaped the scene with a motorcycle.
This is a developing story.