Today: Sunday, 15 September 2024 year

Shooting occurred near the US Embassy in Lebanon.

Shooting occurred near the US Embassy in Lebanon.

A Syrian man opened fire at the US embassy in a Beirut suburb, the shooter was wounded and detained by the Lebanese military, the Lebanese army said in a statement.

“The American embassy in Lebanon in the Auqar area was shot at by a person with Syrian citizenship. Military personnel in the area responded to the sources of fire, as a result the shooter was wounded. He was detained and sent to the hospital for treatment. Work is underway to establish the circumstances of the incident, Lebanese army report said.


The Lebanese reported that gunfire was heard in the area of ​​the American embassy.