Speaking to the press from the scene of the Shar Shechem terror attack on Sunday, 4 Tammuz, Jerusalem Police Chief Moshe Edri said the terrorist should be killed. Also present at the press conference was Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat.

Edri praised the “quick and professional response” by the gravely wounded policeman, who soon thereafter went into traumatic cardiac arrest. He was transported to the trauma unit of Shaare Zedek Medical Center.

Edri stressed police are ready for any scenario, and a large force is in the field to ensure the safety of residents.

Mayor Nir Barkat praised the actions of the wounded officer too, citing his actions prevented the terrorist from striking again.

Dr. Ofir Marin, who heads the Shaare Zedek Medical Center trauma unit, reported the border policeman arrived in grace condition with multiple stab wounds; to his neck, chest and his heart. He is stable/critical condition and the coming hours are critical. The tzibur is urged to be mispallel for Roz ben Carmela bsoch kol cholei Am Yisrael

PHOTO: Police filed for a gag order on the investigation into the stabbing attack. The request was approved by the Jerusalem Magistrate Court.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)