A police helicopter was participating in the search for the suspect. Hebrew media reports that the injured man is a known criminal figure who recently relocated to Ashdod, Israel. From Romley, Channel Twelve News reported the man had previously been indicted for murder. The shooting comes amid a wave of violent incidents tied to feuds between organized crime groups around the country of Israel. Acknowledgement the Times of Israel, toy staff and channel Twelve news for Mob and Mafia news, Archer Davis reporting