A day after his wife Almog was shot dead in Ashdod as part of an assassination attempt aimed at him, Shaul Peretz is still not cooperating with the investigators in handing over the evidence. Peretz, a known criminal to the police who spent 5 years in prison on charges of murder and was warned a few months ago that he was in the crosshairs, is testifying today (Monday) to the police following the murder. In his investigation, he makes sure to remain silent, and answers the investigators’ questions: “I have no idea who is trying to eliminate me.”
The murdered Almog Peretz and her wounded husband Shaul Peretz Photo: According to Section 27A of the Copyright Law
Almog Peretz’s funeral will be held tonight, and the Lachish District Attorney, who is handling the case, has not yet decided whether he will be able to attend the ceremony or not. This is, among other things, because the suspect in the murder has not yet been caught, and Peretz’s departure to the scene will require heavy security. The unit is trying at this time To understand if they can properly secure the funeral and allow him to accompany his wife on her last journey.
Almog Peretz’s murder – N12 coverage
The scene of the event, Ashdod Photo: Liran Moldovan, Flash 90
Shaul Peretz’s associates testify that he is still in shock from the death of his wife Almog. According to them, Peretz “doesn’t stop crying, it’s hard for him that his wife, who was actually his anchor, who held him, was murdered in front of his eyes.”
Almog, 40 years old, was mortally wounded yesterday in a shooting incident on Joe Amar Street in Ashdod, and she was later pronounced dead at Assuta Hospital. Eyewitnesses who were there said that “the shooter was dressed in a soldier’s uniform.” According to reports from the scene, Shell Peretz’s niece returned fire at the shooter with the M16 rifle she had from her military service, and was injured during the incident.
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