wo deaths and multiple injuries were reported Tuesday across Lebanon due to celebratory gunfire and car accidents on New Year’s Eve.
The Internal Security Forces reported five injuries from celebratory gunfire in Akkar, Bekaa, Tyre and Ouzai. The agency identified multiple shooters, one of whom was arrested. Investigations are ongoing to arrest the remaining shooters.
A 10-year-old girl who was shot in the neck by a stray bullet in Tyre was taken to a hospital and was in a stable condition
Date of incident
December 31, 2018
Death toll
2 person(s)
Number of Injured
5 person(s)
Location
MajdelSour (Tyr)ChiahBrital
Primary category
Shooting
Classification of conflict (primary)
Individual acts of violence
