Seven shot dead in Jerusalem

Israeli security forces and rescue forces at the scene of a shooting attack in Neve Yaakov, Jerusalem, January 27, 2023. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** פיגוע זירה משטרה כוחות ביטחון פיגוע זירה משטרה כוחות ביטחון נווה יעקב בית כנסת הרוג הרוגים

A Palestinian gunman shot seven people dead near a synagogue on the outskirts of the city on Friday.

The massacre happened near a synagogue, Israeli police said.

Three others were injured in the shooting.

Police said the gunman fled in a car after opening fire and officers gave chase and after an exchange of fire killed him.