Two people killed, three wounded in Galilee shooting

Published April 27th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT
An area of green farmland in the Galilee. (AFP/File)
An area of green farmland in the Galilee. (AFP/File)

Two people have been confirmed dead and three others are in serious condition after a fatal shooting took place in the Galilee village of I'billin in the Lower Galilee late Tuesday night. Police are investigating the event as a double murder.  

Two victims were pronounced dead of bullet wounds.

Three others were taken to Rambam Hospital for treatment, two in critical condition and one in light condition. Police are combing the area for evidence. The apparent motive seems to be criminal.

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