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Development in the investigation of the murder of Dastao Chkole, z”l – Detectives from the Negev District Central Unit have arrested a fourth suspect involved in the murder. Following a development in the investigation of the murder of Dastao Chkole, z”l,

Israel Police arrested a fourth suspect, a 16-year-old, in the murder investigation of Dastaw Chacol z"l in Be'er Sheva.

May 20, 2026 at 7:25 pm Israel Police Crime

Development in the investigation of the murder of Dastaw Chacol z”l – detectives from the Negev District’s Central Unit arrested a fourth suspect involved in the murder. Following a development in the investigation of the murder of Dastaw Chacol z”l, which occurred in Be’er Sheva on 24.4.26, detectives from the Negev District’s Central Unit today arrested an additional suspect, a 16-year-old resident of Be’er Sheva, on suspicion of his involvement in the incident. The police intend to bring him before the Be’er Sheva Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, requesting an extension of his detention according to the needs of the investigation.

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