*UPDATE: There are now seven victims listed as dead.
Chaos erupted in the streets of Jerusalem late Friday night, Israel time.
The shooting occurred at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood and is believed to be a terrorist attack.
As reported by The Times of Israel: “Officers called to the scene located and shot the gunman, police said. A handgun apparently used in the attack was seized.”
The police on the scene reported that the terrorists had arrived at the location via car, then opened fire outside of a building used by the synagogue.
The shooter was reported as “neutralized” after being shot by police at the scene. A handgun was recovered that was allegedly used in the attack.
Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency rescue services listed several of the wounded as being in critical condition.
There is a reported search continuing for the driver and vehicle used in the deadly attack.
Pray for the victims, families and all of Israel during these times.
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James Lasher is Staff Writer for Charisma Media.
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