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Foreign Ministry Guard Found Dead Inside Guardroom

A ministry guard at the Foreign Ministry premises in Ashrafiyeh was found dead at midnight sustaining gunshot wounds, the National News Agency reported Thursday.

First sergeant, N.H., tasked with guarding the ministry was found dead inside the guardroom, NNA said.

The victim was reportedly shot at a close distance non more than 5 centimeters. He had his pistol in his hand, added NNA.

The agency added that criminal evidence have shown so far that no act of violence was encountered.

Investigations were opened into the incident.

Source: Naharnet


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