Police say 2 wounded, attacker killed in Jerusalem 'terrorist' attack

May 24 (UPI) -- Authorities faced down what they called a terrorist attack in Jerusalem on Monday that injured two people and left the knife-wielding assailant dead.

Police said a Palestinian man began attacking people at a light-rail train station. Two people were hurt, one seriously.

The attacker was shot dead, police said.

The injured were a 23-year-old civilian and 21-year-old soldier.

Police said one of the victims was stabbed in the back. When the soldier tried to intervene, he was also stabbed.

The attack occurred near Israeli Police headquarters.

"An assailant arrived at the light rail station, pulled out a knife and used it to injure two people there," police said, according to the Times of Israel.

"Officers who were on the scene responded quickly, shooting the assailant and neutralizing him."

Investigators did not immediately specify a motive for the attack.