Qaladze

Three family members injured in ‘accidental discharge’ of gun

SULAYMANIYAH – Three members of the same family were injured in a shooting at a residence in the Qaladze district of the Raparin Autonomous Administration Monday night, local authorities reported.

Daru Qader, spokesperson for Raparin Police, told 964media the incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. “Three individuals from the same family were injured. One person has been transferred to Sulaymaniyah Hospital in critical condition, while the other two sustained minor wounds.”

According to Qader, the cause of the shooting is still under investigation. “Based on the father’s statement, a heated argument broke out within the family. During the quarrel, a gun fell and discharged, injuring the woman, her daughter, and himself.”

No further details have been released at this time.