Egyptian authorities He said A gunman opened fire randomly on civilians in the Abnoub area of Assiut Governorate, on Sunday, killing at least 10 people and wounding 15 others, before he died during an exchange of fire with security forces.
According to the Ministry of Interior, the police receive It was reported that a man driving a private car opened fire randomly on residents near the Abnoub transport station. Security forces moved quickly to the scene, were able to identify the suspect, and pursued him to nearby agricultural land, where he exchanged fire with the officers, leading to his death.
In one account, the suspect was identified as a 48-year-old man named Etaf Khalaf Salim, and was described as suffering from a mental illness that led to a state of agitation, according to Egyptian media.
Investigations Shown The suspect was suffering from psychological disorders and was receiving treatment in a psychiatric hospital in Cairo, which prompted the Public Prosecution to open an official case and begin a detailed investigation into the circumstances of the attack.
Prosecutors sender To the crime scene to examine evidence, including reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing eyewitnesses. Separate prosecution teams also visited Assiut hospitals, such as Al-Iman General Hospital, Comprehensive Hospital, and New Assiut Hospital, to examine the bodies of the victims, assess the condition of the injured, and coordinate forensic procedures.
Authorities too commander Autopsies were conducted to determine the causes of death before issuing burial permits, as preliminary investigations identified the victims as residents of the village Bani Muhammad village and Ibnob town. Among the dead was Kamal Abdullah Aliwa Muhammad, 55 years old, and other victims whose names were revealed in the investigation. At the same time, a number of wounded people reported that the attacker opened fire on passers-by in the streets.
In response to the incident, security forces imposed a cordon around the entrances and exits Ibnob Area f Bani Muhammad villageThe Assiut Security Director ordered the strengthening of deployment and continuous monitoring operations.
Reports too Suggested The attacker had earlier gotten into a dispute near a café before the shooting began, with coverage citing witnesses who said he pulled out an automatic firearm and suddenly opened fire.