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Syrian man kills brother’s murderer during Latakia court hearing

Dubai: A man was shot dead inside a criminal courtroom in the Syrian city of Latakia on Monday in what authorities said appeared to be an act of revenge, while a police officer was also wounded. The Syrian Arab News Agency reported that gunfire erupted inside the Criminal Court at the city’s judicial complex, killing one person and injuring a police officer. Get updated faster and for FREE:…

In Latakia, Syria, a courtroom hearing turned deadly on Monday when a man allegedly killed his brother's murderer during the proceedings. The Syrian Arab News Agency reported that gunfire erupted inside the Criminal Court at the city's judicial complex, resulting in one death and one injury. Preliminary investigations by the Interior Ministry suggested the shooting was linked to a revenge dispute, with the gunman escaping the scene.

The assailant, armed with a concealed handgun, shot the defendant during the murder trial, killing him on the spot. Following the incident, police forces secured the courthouse, evacuating and closing the judicial complex as a precaution to safeguard civilians. Investigations were ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the attack and to locate the gunman.

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