Police Shooting of Unarmed Man in Rahat Sparks Outrage and Calls for Justice
In Rahat, a man named Ahmad Said al-Naami was fatally shot by Border Police officers during a chase, despite being unarmed. The incident occurred before dawn on a Saturday, leading to significant public outcry. Ahmad's family disputes the police's account, which claims he attempted to flee and attacked officers. They argue that Ahmad, who suffered from a brain tumor and had limited mobility due to a past stroke, was incapable of such actions. The officer responsible for the shooting is under investigation by the Police Internal Investigations Department and has been temporarily removed from duty. Ahmad's family is demanding accountability, asserting that the police could have used non-lethal means to subdue him.