A man was critically wounded by police gunfire in Zemer, in the Sharon region of central Israel, after he allegedly drew a knife on police and rescue personnel who had been called to his home.
According to a police statement, the incident began when a caller asked for police assistance because a family member was rampaging inside the house.
Officers arriving at the scene encountered the suspect, who police said pulled a knife on them, endangering their lives and those of the rescue personnel present.
In response to the threat, the officers opened fire on the suspect, critically wounding him. Police said the circumstances of the incident are being examined.
