A suspect was shot in the leg by Border Police officers at the Shuafat crossing in the Jerusalem area on Thursday evening.
Border Police officers operating at the Shuafat crossing noticed a man behaving suspiciously, the Israel Police spokesperson reported. They ordered the suspect to stop, but he didn't comply, leading to his arrest.
During the arrest, the suspect was shot in the leg. No officers were injured in the incident.
Hebron resident arrested
In a separate incident on Thursday evening, Border Police officers operating at the Tunnels Checkpoint in the Jerusalem area arrested a Hebron resident who was carrying a knife.
The officers noticed the suspect behaving suspiciously. When ordered to stop for inspection, he refused to follow orders.
During the arrest, the officers found a knife on his person. He has been transferred to security forces for further questioning.