Riots break out in northern Jordan Valley following killing of man

Jordan

Published: 2019-09-17 12:37

Last Updated: 2024-03-18 12:09


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One person was killed in a gunfight that took place in the northern Jordan Valley district at the dawn of Tuesday, September 17, 2019, a security source has said.

The source added that the man, who is in his thirties, arrived dead at Moath bin Jabal Hospital as he was shot in the chest.

Riots broke out in the area following the incident, during which five houses and two vehicles were set on fire.

The search is underway to track down the shooter.