Yemen: Shooting attack in mosque kills four

Published June 12th, 2004 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Four people were killed and six others were injured in A'ns district, Dhamar province, when a man opened fire on worshipers inside the mosque while they performed Friday prayer at 1:00 PM local time, the Yemeni ministry of interior said Saturday. 

 

The source added that security forces moved quickly into the area and killed the attacker, identified as Abdul-Fatah Saleh Ali al-Ghamari after exchanging fire with him. 

 

According to SABA news agency, investigations were underway to find out the motive behind this attack. (Albawaba.com)

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