Egyptian security authorities investigated a social media post accompanied by photographs in which a man complained that he had been injured by a gunshot while passing near a fight involving several people on a street in Ismailia.
Following the necessary checks and investigations, authorities identified the person who published the post. He was found to be a resident of the Second Ismailia Police Department area.
Bystander Injured by Bullet Fragments
The man told investigators that on August 11, while walking along a street within the department's jurisdiction, he happened to pass near a fight between two men.
According to his statement, one of the men fired several shots using a firearm he was carrying, causing him to suffer injuries from bullet fragments.
Authorities also found that a hospital had reported receiving the other participant in the fight on the same day. The man, a worker residing in the same area, had also suffered injuries from bullet fragments.
Financial Dispute Linked to Shooting
The injured worker told investigators that he was accusing the same suspect of firing at him and causing his injuries.
He said the shooting followed a financial dispute between the two men.
The investigation therefore indicated that the man who happened to pass by the scene was also injured when the suspect opened fire during the dispute.
Suspect and Firearm Arrested
After obtaining the necessary legal authorization, security authorities identified and arrested the accused man, who was unemployed and lived within the Second Ismailia Police Department area.
During questioning, he reportedly admitted committing the incident as described and said the shooting resulted from the financial dispute with the other man.
He also directed authorities to the firearm allegedly used in the incident, which was recovered.
Legal Procedures
The necessary legal measures were taken in connection with the case, while the Public Prosecution is investigating the circumstances of the shooting and the resulting injuries.
What happened in the Ismailia shooting case?
A fight broke out between two men, during which one of them fired shots, injuring both the other participant and a passerby with bullet fragments.
What caused the fight?
According to the injured man's statement and the investigation, the dispute was related to financial disagreements.
Was the suspect arrested?
Yes. Security authorities identified and arrested the accused after completing the required legal procedures.
Was the firearm recovered?
Yes. The suspect reportedly directed authorities to the firearm allegedly used in the incident, and it was recovered.
