Amman: A man in his twenties was fatally shot yesterday evening during a clash between families in eastern Amman, security officials said. The incident, which took place in the Al-Natheef and Al-Mareekh neighborhoods, erupted from tensions between in-laws, according to a Public Security Directorate spokesperson.
According to Jordan News Agency, the victim was rushed to Al-Bashir Hospital with gunshot wounds but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Police have apprehended the alleged shooter and seized the firearm used in the incident. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is currently underway.