Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia Simcha, 12, of Jerusalem, was traveling with his family on a bus from Beitar Illit to Jerusalem when a terrorist opened fire at the Al-Khader Junction, the main crossing between the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank and Jerusalem. Yehoshua was hit with multiple rounds to the upper body, and after receiving emergency treatment from paramedics at the scene was transferred to Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical Center, where, despite the efforts of the medical team, he succumbed to his wounds.

The Simcha family was returning home after a family celebration when the attack took place. In a funeral ceremony attended by hundreds of mourners, Tuvia was laid to rest in Jerusalem. He is survived by his parents and four siblings.

The terrorist fled the scene, but later gave himself up to the authorities.