Two killed and several wounded in Tel Aviv shooting 

At least two people were killed, and several others were wounded after shots were fired in a busy area of downtown Tel Aviv on Thursday night, sending the country’s armed forces on a manhunt to find those responsible for the fourth attack of its kind in two weeks. 

The shooting was reported at Dizengoff Street, a neighborhood known for its bars and restaurants. The attack started with one gunman opening fire at around 9:00 p.m. at Ilka bar, according to the Times of Israel. The suspect then fled the scene on foot. 

"A terrorist opened fire at short range and then fled on foot. Several people are wounded," said police spokesman Eli Levy. 

"We dove under the tables and people started crying, it was horrible," Evelyn Gertz, who was eating next door. 

Videos of the attack show people running from the scene in panic as police moved into the area.  

"So far, ten wounded have arrived at the trauma room of Ichilov Hospital. But unfortunately, despite the doctors' efforts, two of the wounded died," reported Tel Aviv’s Ichilov hospital in a statement. Four of the individuals that were wounded are in critical condition, the hospital added. 

Mayor Ron Huldai said the suspect might be an Arab attacker with “nationalistic” motives, reported Reuters. 

One suspect may be in custody, according to local media. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation. 

The shooting comes after a string of deadly terror attacks last week by Israeli Arabs and a Palestinian that have killed 11 individuals.

On March 22, four people were killed by a car in Beersheba and on March 27, two police were shot in Hadera. At the end of last month, five people were killed by a Palestinian gunman who opened fire in the suburb of Bnei Brak. 

"Horrified to see another cowardly terror attack on innocent civilians, this time in Tel Aviv. Praying for peace, and sending condolences to the victims and their families. This has to stop!" U.S. Ambassador Tom Nides said on Twitter.