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Gunfire Erupts on Kuwait's Abdali Road Amid Violent Brawl
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Gunfire Erupts on Kuwait's Abdali Road Amid Violent Brawl

From Arab Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Kuwait's Ministry of Interior is investigating a violent brawl on Abdali Road involving gunfire from a Kalashnikov rifle.
  • Security forces responded to a report of a fight and shooting, finding a damaged vehicle that had crashed into a barrier.
  • Three men in the vehicle claimed they were rammed and then attacked by a group, with one firing at their car before fleeing.

Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has launched an investigation into a violent incident on Abdali Road where shots were fired from a Kalashnikov rifle at a vehicle. The General Department of Criminal Investigation is actively working to identify and apprehend all individuals involved, including the alleged shooter and those in the targeted vehicle.

Responding to a report of a fight and gunfire, security patrols arrived at the scene to find a vehicle that had collided with a roadside barrier. Three men inside the damaged car told security officers they were deliberately rammed by a group of known assailants. The attackers then allegedly exited their vehicles, assaulted the occupants, and one reportedly fired multiple rounds from a Kalash rifle at the vehicle before fleeing the scene.

During an examination of the damaged vehicle and the surrounding area, authorities discovered a bullet casing inside the car, confirming the use of a firearm. The three men informed investigators that the incident stemmed from an earlier altercation between the two groups two days prior.

The injured individuals were transported to Al-Jahra Hospital. Medical evaluations determined their injuries were consistent with the vehicle collision, and none had sustained gunshot wounds. Investigators are continuing their efforts to identify all parties involved and to establish the full circumstances leading up to the confrontation and the use of the weapon.

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Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.